Elya
Every Elya since 1983 — 659 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elya
Elya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,288 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 659 American babies have been named Elya — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Elya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,031 | 24 | #4,288 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,349 | 14 | #6,274 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,365 | 17 | #5,523 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,905 | 19 | #5,084 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,420 | 21 | #4,680 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,128 | 21 | #4,589 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,958 | 28 | #3,826 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,327 | 25 | #4,126 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,662 | 20 | #4,793 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,609 | 19 | #4,995 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,678 | 11 | #7,208 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,499 | 10 | #7,718 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,006 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,559 | 11 | #7,197 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,583 | 10 | #7,660 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,651 | 14 | #6,139 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,146 | 11 | #7,353 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,890 | 17 | #5,317 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,238 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,710 | 9 | #8,198 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,487 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,364 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,957 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,215 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,088 | 12 | #5,783 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,470 |
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| 1990 | 8 | #9,530 | — | — |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,445 | — | — |
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Famous people named Elya
- Elya Baskin Actor · b. 1950
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elya in 2025?
Elya ranked #4,288 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elya?
659 babies have been named Elya in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elya most popular?
Elya peaked in 2019, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Elya a boy or girl name?
Elya is used for both: about 39% of babies named Elya have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Elya rising or falling?
Elya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elya?
Well-known people named Elya include Elya Baskin (actor).