Sun or sunshine
Aelia is a Roman family name derived from the Greek word 'helios', meaning sun. It was the family name of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and has a luminous, ethereal quality that feels both ancient and fresh.
Less common today
Aelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,560 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire
Saint and Empress of the Byzantine Empire
The Roman colony founded by Emperor Hadrian
