What is the origin of the name Elaya?

Elaya is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Elaya?

Elaya is currently ranked #2972 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Elaya

e-LAY-ah

Popularity

#2972

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

428

Peak Year

#58 in 2018

First Recorded

2004

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern invented name or a variant of Eliana. Eliana is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God has answered'.

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Ella Laya Eli

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ella Laya Eli

Spelling Variations

Eliana Elaia

Similar Names

Alana Amelia Isla Maya

Personality Traits

gracefulintelligentpeacefulspiritual

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