Elionaid
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "God is my witness".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Elionaid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elionaid today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elionaid births was 2006 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elionaid. 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 Elionaid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2006
11 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#7,062
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Elionaid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elionaid 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 Elionaid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elionaid
The name Elionaid has its origins in the ancient Hellenic language, derived from the words "ēlios" meaning sun and "naida" meaning nymph or nature spirit. It is believed to have been a name given to young women in the coastal regions of the Aegean Sea during the classical Greek era, as a way to honor the goddesses and spirits associated with the sun and natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elionaid can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a woman by this name in his work "The Republic". While few details are provided about her, it is evidence that the name was in use among the educated class of Athens in the 4th century BCE.
In the Middle Ages, the name Elionaid was adopted by a few noble families in the Byzantine Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Turkey and Greece. One notable figure was Elionaid of Trebizond, a noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and learning.
During the Renaissance period, the name Elionaid gained some popularity in Italy, where it was often spelled as "Elionaida". One of the most famous individuals with this name was Elionaida Doria, a renowned poet and scholar from Genoa who lived from 1512 to 1575.
In the 18th century, the name Elionaid was adopted by a few families in the British Isles, although it remained relatively uncommon. One example is Elionaid Macleod, a Scottish woman from the Isle of Skye who was born in 1745 and became known for her skills as a weaver and textile artist.
Another notable figure was Elionaid Montagu, an English writer and philosopher who lived from 1720 to 1800. She was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of her time and was known for her work on the rights of women and the abolition of slavery.
While the name Elionaid has never been widely popular, it has persisted throughout history as a unique and meaningful name with ties to ancient Greek culture and mythology. Its connection to the sun and natural world has made it a popular choice among those with an appreciation for nature and classical traditions.
People
Elionaid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elionaid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Elionaid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elionaid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elionaid 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Elionaid a common name?
We classify Elionaid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elionaid most popular?
The single biggest year for Elionaid was 2006, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elionaid is about 20 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 Elionaid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elionaid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elionaid in the SSA data are male. 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 Elionaid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elionaid 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 Elionaid 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 Elionaid?
You can see how many Americans are named Elionaid on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.