Will my child share the name Eiliyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Eiliyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eiliyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Eiliyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Eiliyah is declining: down 2,206 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #663 in 2013.

Is Eiliyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Eiliyah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Eiliyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Eiliyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Eiliyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Eiliyah in their class.

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About the Name Eiliyah

Eiliyah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 989 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #663 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Eiliyah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Eiliyah in their class.