Eiliyah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God is Yahweh".
Name Census estimates that about 291 living Americans carry the first name Eiliyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eiliyah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eiliyah births was 2014 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eiliyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
291
~ 1 in 1,177,850 Americans
Peak year
2014
26 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,992
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Eiliyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eiliyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 196 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eiliyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eiliyah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eiliyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eiliyahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Eiliyah, while Texas, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eiliyah
The name Eiliyah is a Hebrew name with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God." The name is closely associated with the biblical prophet Elijah, who plays a significant role in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Eiliyah can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and scriptures. One of the most notable references is in the Book of Kings, where the prophet Elijah is portrayed as a powerful figure who performed miracles and challenged the worship of false gods. His name became a symbol of unwavering faith and devotion to the one true God.
Throughout history, the name Eiliyah has been carried by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded was Elijah ben Solomon, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 11th century. He is best known for his work on Jewish law and ethics, particularly his commentary on the Talmud.
Another notable figure with the name Eiliyah was Elijah of Vilna, also known as the Vilna Gaon, who lived in the 18th century. He was a renowned Lithuanian Jewish rabbi, Talmudist, and leading authority on Jewish law and tradition. His insights and teachings had a profound impact on the Jewish community and influenced subsequent generations of scholars.
In the 19th century, Elijah Muhammad was a prominent African-American religious leader and the founder of the Nation of Islam. He played a significant role in promoting black empowerment and advocating for the rights of African Americans during the civil rights movement.
Moving into the 20th century, Elijah Adlow was a renowned American rabbi and scholar who made significant contributions to Jewish education and the preservation of Jewish traditions. He served as the president of the Rabbinical Council of America and was deeply committed to fostering unity within the Jewish community.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Eiliyah was Elijah Cummings, an American politician and civil rights advocate who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 until his passing in 2019. He was a powerful voice for social justice and played a pivotal role in numerous congressional investigations and oversight efforts.
People
Eiliyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eiliyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eiliyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eiliyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 291 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eiliyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,177,850 US residents.
Is Eiliyah a common name?
We classify Eiliyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eiliyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Eiliyah was 2014, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eiliyah is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eiliyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eiliyah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.