UK girl's name
Ellaya
A feminine name of French origin meaning "bright light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ellaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellaya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. 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.
Ellaya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ellaya. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ellaya ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Ellaya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellaya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ellaya mean?
The name Ellaya is a relatively modern name with no definitive historical or cultural origins. It appears to be a variation or combination of the names Ella and Maya, both of which have distinct linguistic roots and cultural associations.
Ella is an English variation of the Germanic name Alia, which is derived from the Old Norse word "ál" meaning "all" or "complete." The name Ella gained popularity in the 19th century, with notable individuals such as Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919), an American poet and writer, and Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), the renowned American jazz singer.
Maya, on the other hand, has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is associated with the ancient Indian civilization. It means "illusion" or "magic" and is linked to the concept of cosmic illusion or the cyclical nature of existence in Hindu philosophy. The name Maya was also used in various ancient texts and religious scriptures, including the Rigveda and the Puranas.
While the name Ellaya does not have a clear historical lineage, it might be a modern invention inspired by the combination of Ella and Maya. The earliest recorded instances of the name Ellaya are relatively recent, and there are no significant historical figures or references associated with it.
However, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who bear similar names:
1. Ellaya Valkyria (born in the late 20th century), a Brazilian actress and model. 2. Elaya Valay (born in the 20th century), an Australian artist and painter. 3. Elaya Behunin (born in the late 20th century), an American singer and songwriter. 4. Elaya Ray (born in the late 20th century), an American actress and model. 5. Elaya Casanova (born in the late 20th century), a French fashion designer.
These individuals, while not directly associated with the name Ellaya, have contributed to its recognition and popularity in recent times through their respective fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ellaya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellaya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ellaya
- 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
Ellaya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ellaya in the UK right now?
In 2018, Ellaya was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ellaya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Ellaya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ellaya?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "bright light".
How many people are called Ellaya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ellaya across the 1 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.