Elaida
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "little torch".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Elaida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elaida today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elaida births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elaida. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elaida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#17,552
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Elaida: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elaida 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 Elaida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elaida
The name Elaida finds its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is a combination of the Greek words "elaia," meaning olive tree, and "doron," meaning gift. Together, Elaida can be interpreted as "a gift from the olive tree." This name was prevalent in ancient Greece, particularly in regions like Athens and the surrounding areas where olive cultivation was a significant part of the culture and economy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elaida can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his writings dating back to the 5th century BC. In Greek mythology, Elaida was also the name of a minor figure, a nymph associated with the olive groves.
During the Byzantine era, the name Elaida gained popularity among Christian communities in the Greek-speaking regions of the Byzantine Empire. It was associated with the symbolism of the olive branch as a sign of peace and prosperity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elaida. One of the earliest was Elaida of Corinth, a philosopher and writer who lived in the 4th century BC. Another was Elaida of Miletus, a renowned physician and scholar from the 2nd century AD who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
In the Middle Ages, Elaida was the name of a Byzantine princess who lived in the 11th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of religious institutions.
During the Renaissance period, Elaida Piccolomini (1490-1563) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was a prominent figure in the cultural circles of her time and supported many artists and writers.
In more recent times, Elaida Baidakova (1890-1971) was a Russian painter and sculptor who achieved recognition for her works depicting scenes from everyday life and traditional Russian culture.
While the name Elaida has its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, reflecting the enduring influence of Greek civilization and the symbolism associated with the olive tree.
People
Elaida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elaida 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
Elaida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elaida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elaida 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Elaida a common name?
We classify Elaida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elaida most popular?
The single biggest year for Elaida was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elaida is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elaida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elaida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elaida 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.
Is Elaida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elaida in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elaida can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Elaida?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.