Will my child share the name Ellia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Ellia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ellia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ellia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ellia is declining: down 1,040 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. It peaked at #920 in 2018.

Is Ellia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ellia 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.

Who are some famous people named Ellia?

Notable people named Ellia include: Ellia Smeding and Ellia Green.

Is Ellia a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ellia

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Ellia is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ellia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ellia

Ellia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1016 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #920 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Ellia

Ellia Smeding — Ellia Smeding is a British long track speed skater.
Ellia Green — Ellia Tiriseyani Green is an Australian rugby union and rugby league player.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.