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Elaya

Quick answerThe name 'Elaya' is often interpreted as "God has answered" or "my God is Yahweh," deriving from the Hebrew roots *El* (God) and *Yah* (a shortened form of Yahweh).

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,108
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageHebrew
CultureJewish
ReligionJudaism
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 11
Global rank#397

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Elaya

The name 'Elaya' is often interpreted as "God has answered" or "my God is Yahweh," deriving from the Hebrew roots *El* (God) and *Yah* (a shortened form of Yahweh).

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Etymology

The name 'Elaya' is often interpreted as "God has answered" or "my God is Yahweh," deriving from the Hebrew roots *El* (God) and *Yah* (a shortened form of Yahweh). It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian contexts, with occasional modern adoption in other cultures, though it lacks notable historical figures or widespread ancient usage.

Elaya currently ranks #2,108 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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