Elaia is a distinctive choice, ranked #670 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elaia in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#670
About the Name Elaia
Elaia is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #670. The name has climbed 3865 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2016.
Elaia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elaia
Unlikely. With around 57 UK babies named Elaia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elaia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elaia is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 3865 places over the last five years to #670 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Elaia 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.
Elaia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Elaias in the wild.
57
UK babies named Elaia (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 3865 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elaia
Likely around 1 other Elaia in the class
UK Popularity (2016–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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