Charlotte Girl
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Ellia
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern variant of Ella or Elia”
- Meaning
- modern variant of Ella or Elia (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- EH-lee-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,445
- US babies 2025
- 73
- Best rank
- #1,720 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Ellia
Ellia is often said to mean “modern variant of Ella or Elia”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
Ellia is a modern name whose origin is not fixed. It may be a variant of Ella, from the Germanic element ali, "other," or of Elia, the Italian form of Elijah. Some families also treat it as a short form of Eliana or Aurelia. Because the source varies by family, no single meaning can be given with confidence. It is said EH-lee-uh. Ellie is the natural nickname, and the three short syllables give it a soft, flowing sound. Families who choose it often explain their own reason for it, whether Ella, Elia or another name in the family.
Popularity over time
Ellia first appears in US Social Security records in 1921. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,720 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 123 were named Ellia. In 2025, 73 babies were named Ellia, and it ranked #2,445 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #9,375 in 2000, #2,915 in 2010, and #2,445 in 2025. Of the 1,773 US girls named Ellia since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 545 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kamiah, Adleigh, Ameerah, Harleen, and Berkeley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ellia ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1377 | 17 |
| Texas | #2716 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ellia is usually pronounced EH-lee-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Ellia
A few middle names that flow with Ellia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ellia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ellia mean?
Ellia is often said to mean “modern variant of Ella or Elia”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ellia?
Ellia has modern American roots. Ellia is a modern name whose origin is not fixed.
Is Ellia a popular name?
Not especially. Ellia ranked #2,445 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ellia a boy or girl name?
Ellia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ellia?
Ellia is usually pronounced EH-lee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings