Elia
Elia is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is the Lord / Yahweh is my God.
Origin and history
Elia is a classical name derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. While frequently used as a masculine name in Italian and other southern European traditions, it is relatively uncommon for males in the United States. Its gentle, vowel-heavy sound aligns with modern preferences for melodic, open-ended names.
Popularity in the United States
1,075 babies in the United States have been named Elia since 1880. It ranks #3612 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1741.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.4 %)
- NY (35.9 %)
- AK (7.8 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 37 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 122 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 188 |
| 2020-2029 | 186 |
Famous people named Elia
- Elia Kazan: Director, Producer
- Elia Viviani: Cyclist, Athlete
Fun facts
- Elia is the standard Italian masculine equivalent of the English name Elijah.
- Famed director Elia Kazan helped introduce the masculine usage of the name to modern American audiences.