Will my child share the name Elaya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 71 UK babies named Elaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elaya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elaya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elaya is at its highest recorded position — #561 in 2025, with 71 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,615.

Is Elaya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elaya 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 Elaya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Elaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #561 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elaya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Elaya

Elaya is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #837. The name has climbed 1778 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2013.

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