How Many People Are Named Elia?
Complete statistics for the name Elia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elia is a very rare female name, with only 8,340 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 39,568 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half (53%) of those named Elia being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 9,853 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elia Through the Generations
Elia has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 342 births. The average age of people named Elia is 38, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. With 5,173 under 30, 2,161 aged 30-60, and 2,519 over 60, Elia's demographic shows a strong presence among the younger crowd, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Elia
Elia is a name which may be a variant of the names Elias, Elijah, Eli or Eliahu, and may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elia
How Many People Have the Name Elia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,329 people in the United States currently share the name Elia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,564 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Elia a Common or Rare Name?
Elia is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elia Mean?
Elia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elia in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.
When Was Elia Most Popular?
The name Elia reached peak popularity in 2024, with 342 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elia?
Approximately 3,329 people named Elia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,329. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,564 Americans.
Is Elia a rare name?
Elia is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,564 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elia mean?
Elia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Elia are male and 89% are female.
When was Elia most popular?
Elia peaked in 2024 with 342 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.