Elya

Elya Meaning & Origin

About Elya
The name "Elya" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name "Elijah." It means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God." It carries a strong religious connotation, reflecting a deep connection and devotion to God. The name is often associated with individuals who are faithful, spiritual, and have a strong sense of purpose.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Elya is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 71.97% and females 28.03%, based on recent birth statistics.

Elya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.90% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/elya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elya in Braille

Here's how to represent Elya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elya in braille

How to Spell the Name Elya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elya in sign language

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