Elia

At a Glance

Meaning

My God is the LORD (variant of Elijah/Elias)

Origin

Hebrew (with a secondary Greek tradition)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

EE-lee-uhListen

Elia is a Hebrew name (with a secondary Greek tradition) used for children of any gender, and it traces back to Elijah and Elias, carrying the meaning "my God is the LORD." You may come across the claim that it's Hebrew for "oak tree," but that's not accurate — there's no documented link to trees; it's rooted in the Elijah/Elias tradition, or in one line of use, a feminine form of Helios, meaning "sun." It's pronounced EE-lee-uh, and its style fits the clean, modern naming trend.

Meaning & Origin of Elia

Meaning: My God is the LORD (variant of Elijah/Elias).

Origin: Hebrew (with a secondary Greek tradition).

A common claim: Hebrew for 'oak tree' Actually: Elia has no documented connection to 'oak tree'; it's a form of Elijah/Elias, or in one tradition a feminine form of Helios ('sun').

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Elia

Popularity of Elia

Looking at Social Security data from 1884 through 2024, Elia's highest rank on record is #839, reached in 2024 with 320 babies given the name — meaning its most recent year of data is also its peak so far.

Names Like Elia

These names share Elia’s style, era or origin.

• Elan
• Isa
• Jean
• Jo
• Lael
• Sam

FAQ

What does the name Elia mean?

My God is the LORD (variant of Elijah/Elias). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Elia?

Elia is pronounced EE-lee-uh (IPA: /ˈiːliə/).

Is Elia a popular name right now?

Elia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #839 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)

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