Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Elia is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a form of Elijah or Elias, from the Hebrew Eliyahu meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "the Lord is my God." While Elijah is traditionally male, Elia has emerged as a graceful feminine form in contemporary usage.
Elia has a beautiful, light touch — short enough to feel modern and uncluttered, but rooted in deep biblical tradition. It has been growing in the United States as part of the broader interest in gender-expansive names that feel equally at home for boys and girls.