Elaya
Every Elaya since 2004 — 517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elaya
Elaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,108 in 2025 with 89 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 517 American babies have been named Elaya. Its peak came in 2025, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | #2,108 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,984 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,907 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,064 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,042 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,795 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,072 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,884 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,422 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,121 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,159 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,178 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,324 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,261 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,318 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,792 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,786 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,276 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,036 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,935 |
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| 2004 | 8 | #11,936 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elaya in 2025?
Elaya ranked #2,108 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 89 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elaya?
517 babies have been named Elaya in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elaya most popular?
Elaya peaked in 2025, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Elaya a boy or girl name?
Elaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elaya rising or falling?
Elaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.