Ellia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-ee-uh /ˈɛl.i.ə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my light; English: variation of Ella
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ellia has roots in the Hebrew name Eliyah, which means "my God is Yahweh." This name is derived from the elements "El," meaning "God," and "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh, the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The transition from Hebrew to English occurred through several linguistic stages, including Greek and Latin, before being adopted into Old French and subsequently into Middle English.
The name Eliyah appears in various forms in biblical texts, notably as Elijah, a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible, who is known for his role in defending the worship of Yahweh against the worship of Baal during the 9th century BCE. Throughout history, the name has been associated with various religious and cultural figures.
Elijah is a prominent character in both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, where he is celebrated for his prophetic ministry and miraculous deeds. His story has been influential in Jewish tradition, particularly in the context of the Passover Seder, where a cup of wine is set aside for him, symbolizing hope for redemption.
The name has also appeared in Christian texts, contributing to its enduring significance across different cultures and eras. Ellia, as a variant of Eliyah, carries with it the weight of these historical and religious associations.
The name evokes themes of faith, divine connection, and spiritual resilience. Its feminine form may also reflect a broader trend of adapting traditionally masculine names into more gender-neutral or feminine variants, a practice observed in various cultures.
While the name Ellia itself may not have a long historical record, its roots in the biblical narrative and its connection to the divine contribute to its cultural resonance.
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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)
The name Ellia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ellia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ellia (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ellia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2020 | 97 |
| 2019 | 89 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2007 | 80 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |