How Many People Are Named Eliya?
Complete statistics for the name Eliya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eliya is a very rare female name, with only 969 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 340,501 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 99% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 977 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eliya Through the Generations
Eliya has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 56 births. The average age of those named Eliya is 13, indicating it's primarily a name given to younger generations. Of the 969 individuals named Eliya in the US, 965 are under 30, while only 12 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showcasing its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eliya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Eliya
How Many People Have the Name Eliya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 969 people in the United States currently share the name Eliya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 340,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eliya a Common or Rare Name?
Eliya is classified as Very 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 Eliya Mean?
Eliya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eliya in SSA data, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.
When Was Eliya Most Popular?
The name Eliya reached peak popularity in 2022, with 56 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 Eliya?
Approximately 969 people named Eliya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 977. That works out to roughly 1 in 340,501 Americans.
Is Eliya a rare name?
Eliya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 340,501 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eliya mean?
Eliya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Eliya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 18% of people named Eliya are male and 82% are female.
When was Eliya most popular?
Eliya peaked in 2022 with 56 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.