My light; sun ray
Eleia is a rare name likely derived from the Greek name Helena, meaning 'sun ray' or 'shining light,' or as a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Eli, meaning 'my God.' It is often chosen for its melodic, vowel-heavy sound and its connection to light and divinity.
Less common today
Eleia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,098 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
