UK girl's name
Elilta
A feminine name of African origin representing modesty and wisdom.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elilta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elilta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Elilta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elilta ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 girls were registered as Elilta.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elilta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Elilta mean?
The name Elilta has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, dating back to around 3500 BCE in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). It is derived from the Sumerian words "eli," meaning "supreme" or "exalted," and "lta," which refers to a celestial or divine being.
This name has a strong connection to the religious and mythological beliefs of the Sumerians, who worshipped a pantheon of deities associated with various aspects of nature and human society. It is likely that Elilta was initially used as a title or epithet for a powerful goddess or divine figure in their spiritual traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elilta can be found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from ancient Sumerian cities like Uruk and Nippur. These artifacts provide glimpses into the cultural and religious practices of the time, suggesting that the name held significant symbolic meaning.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elilta. One of the earliest recorded was Elilta of Kish, a high priestess who lived around 2500 BCE and played a influential role in the religious ceremonies and rituals of her time.
Another prominent figure was Elilta the Scribe, who lived in the city of Lagash during the 24th century BCE. She was renowned for her exceptional calligraphic skills and her contributions to preserving ancient Sumerian literature and records.
In the 18th century BCE, there was Elilta of Babylon, a skilled weaver and artisan whose intricate tapestries and textiles were highly sought after by the ruling elites of the region.
During the 6th century BCE, Elilta of Susa was a renowned astronomer and mathematician who made significant advancements in the understanding of celestial movements and the development of early calendars.
In the 3rd century CE, Elilta of Alexandria was a respected scholar and philosopher who studied at the famous Library of Alexandria and contributed to various fields, including literature, astronomy, and metaphysics.
Throughout its long history, the name Elilta has maintained its connection to its ancient Sumerian roots, symbolizing reverence, divinity, and celestial associations. Despite its antiquity, the name has endured and continues to be used, carrying with it a sense of mystery and cultural significance from the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elilta over time
The chart below shows babies named Elilta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elilta, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elilta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elilta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4677 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Elilta
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Elilta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elilta in the UK right now?
In 2023, Elilta was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Elilta most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Elilta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elilta?
A feminine name of African origin representing modesty and wisdom.
How many people are called Elilta in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Elilta across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.