UK girl's name
Elliya
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "bright" or "sun ray".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elliya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elliya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3583, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 6 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2017. 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.
Elliya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Elliya. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elliya ranked #3583 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 6 girls were registered as Elliya.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elliya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3583
2017
Births in 2017
6
Latest year
Peak year
2017
6 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Elliya mean?
The given name Elliya has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, originating from the word "eliyah," which means "my God is Yahweh." This name can be traced back to biblical times and is closely associated with the Hebrew prophet Elijah, who played a significant role in the Old Testament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elliya can be found in the Book of Kings from the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of the prophet Elijah. According to biblical accounts, Elijah lived during the 9th century BCE and was known for his unwavering devotion to the Lord and his confrontation with the priests of Baal.
Throughout history, the name Elliya has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Elliya ben Shlomo, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE in Spain. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and Jewish law.
Another notable bearer of the name was Elliya al-Muʿallim, an 11th-century Jewish philosopher and mathematician from Baghdad. He was influential in the development of Arabic science and is credited with introducing the use of the Arabic numerals to the Western world.
In the 13th century, there was Elliya ben Judah, a renowned Jewish mystic and kabbalist from Germany. He was a prominent figure in the development of Jewish mysticism and is believed to have been one of the first to systematize the teachings of the Kabbalah.
During the Renaissance period, Elliya Delmedigo, an Italian Jewish philosopher and mathematician, gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and science. He lived in the 15th and 16th centuries and was known for his efforts to reconcile Jewish thought with the emerging ideas of the Renaissance.
The name Elliya has also been found in various other cultures and languages, although its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew roots. Despite its ancient origins, the name has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries, with many individuals bearing this name and leaving their mark on history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elliya over time
The chart below shows babies named Elliya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elliya, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2017, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elliya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elliya 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 | #4174 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Elliya
- 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
Elliya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elliya in the UK right now?
In 2017, Elliya was ranked #3583 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Elliya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 6 babies registered as Elliya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elliya?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "bright" or "sun ray".
How many people are called Elliya in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Elliya across the 2 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.