Elya
3 countries#128 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
5,686 births recorded 1981–2022 · currently #128 · peaked in 2019 with 467 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Rhône, Val-de-Marne, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
659 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #4249 · peaked in 2019 with 38 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
68 births recorded 2007–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2017 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
68 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Elya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1006 | — |
| 2004 | #597 | ↑409 |
| 2005 | #598 | ↓1 |
| 2006 | #389 | ↑209 |
| 2007 | #387 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #426 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #324 | ↑102 |
| 2010 | #279 | ↑45 |
| 2011 | #275 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #245 | ↑30 |
| 2013 | #250 | ↓5 |
| 2014 | #212 | ↑38 |
| 2015 | #191 | ↑21 |
| 2016 | #152 | ↑39 |
| 2017 | #143 | ↑9 |
| 2018 | #141 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #135 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #147 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #128 | ↑19 |
| 2022 | #128 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Elya
Is Elya a popular name?
Yes — Elya currently ranks #128 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Elya more common for boys or girls?
Elya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Elya most popular?
Elya peaked in 2019 in France, with 467 recorded births that year.
Is Elya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Elya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2666 in 1981 to #128 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Elya?
At least 6,413 babies have been recorded with the name Elya across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Elya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elya appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Elya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Elya include Elric, Enrico.
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