Elia
Elia is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “The Lord is my God”, pronounced eh-LEE-ah. It ranked #970 in the United States in 2025, given to 263 babies, and peaked at #841 in 2024. Common nicknames: Eli, Lia, Ellie.
How popular is Elia in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Elia mean, and where does it come from?
Elia is the Italian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, "the Lord is my God" — and in Italy it belongs to boys. In Spanish and in English-speaking use it has shifted to girls, where it reads as a shorter Eliana or a cousin of Mia and Lia. The name has been in American birth records since 1884, used sparingly for both sexes, and is rising now on the girls' side. Charles Lamb chose Elia as his pen name for the Essays; the director Elia Kazan is the best-known male bearer.
How is Elia used around the world?
Elia is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 6+ international variants.
Male FormElia
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Elia?
Famous People Named Elia
- Elia Kazan — Greek-American film and theatre director, winner of two Academy Awards
- Elia Viviani — Italian racing cyclist and Olympic champion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Elia mean?
Elia is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord is my God." Elia is the Italian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, "the Lord is my God" — and in Italy it belongs to boys. In Spanish and in English-speaking use it has shifted to girls, where it reads as a shorter Eliana or a cousin of Mia and Lia.
How do you pronounce Elia?
Elia is pronounced eh-LEE-ah. Common variations include Elya, Elía, Eliah.
Is Elia a girl name?
Yes, Elia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Eli, Lia, Ellie.