Ellia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-ee-uh / ˈɛl.i.əHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my light; English: variation of Ella
Historical & Cultural Background
Ellia is often considered a feminine form of the name Elijah, which has Hebrew origins. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes viewed as a modern variation of Ella, which has been a popular name for girls in recent years.
Trend Summary
Ellia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elia
- Ellie
International Variants
- Elia (Italian)
- Ellie (English)
Famous people named Ellia
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Fictional characters named Ellia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ellia was first seen in the United States in 1921. Ellia has ranked as high as #1263 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Ellia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ellia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 80 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2019 | 89 |
| 2020 | 97 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2024 | 96 |