unisex name · in the US
Eliyah
eh-lee-YAH (French)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,135
France
#808
2025 births
Eliyah is a unisex name in the United States, with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 71% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 92 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Eliyah is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in 2024, when 119 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 36,037 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Eliyah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 529 |
| 2010s | 938 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 631 |
How Popular Is Eliyah?
In 2025, Eliyah was given to 92 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Eliyah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Eliyah Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Éliyah | Éliyah is a rare spelling of Eliyah, written with an acute accent and recorded about 45 times, mostly in France. | 45 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Eliyah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eliyah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eliyah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Eliyah is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 66% girls · 1,013 babies
- France Both 85% girls · 540 babies
- England & Wales Girls' 94% girls · 133 babies
- Canada Both 82% girls · 98 babies
How to Say Eliyah
- French eh-lee-YAH
Sibling Names for Eliyah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eliyah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eliyah
How popular is the name Eliyah?
In 2025, Eliyah was given to 92 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Eliyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Eliyah is used for both girls and boys. About 71% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Eliyah?
Eliyah has 3 syllables.
When was Eliyah most popular?
Eliyah peaked in 2024, when 119 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Eliyah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eliyah currently ranks #808 in the United States. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.