God has answered or oak tree
Elaya is a rare name with multiple potential etymologies. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Eliana, meaning 'God has answered,' or related to the Hebrew word 'elah,' referring to an oak or terebinth tree. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a modern melodic coinage blending popular sounds from names like Layla and Eliana.
Less common today
Elaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,114 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
