Eliya
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: My God; ascent; high
Origin: Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias
Popularity: Ranked #4003 in 2025 with 36 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Eli. Shares the meaning 'My God; ascent; high.'
Similar names: eliyah, elliyah, eiliyah, elaiya, elaiyah, eli, eliah, elli
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Eliya? About 1 in 61,639 babies born in 2025 were named Eliya, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eliya
What does the name Eliya mean?
Eliya means “My God; ascent; high” from Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias roots.
What is the origin of the name Eliya?
Eliya has Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias origin. The traditional meaning is “My God; ascent; high”.
How popular is Eliya?
Eliya ranked #3975 in 2025 — given to 36 babies that year.
When was Eliya most popular?
Eliya peaked in 2012 with 45 babies registered that year.
Is Eliya a boy or girl name?
Eliya is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 19% of Eliyas are boys and 81% are girls.
Is the name Eliya rising or falling in popularity?
Eliya has risen 440 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4415 in 2020 to #3975 in 2025.
How long has Eliya been recorded?
Eliya appears in birth records across 31 years — from 1993 through 2025.