Boy · #2,742 in 2026

Elyan

The Knights of the Round Table are the legendary knights of the fellowship of King Arthur that first appeared in the French-language Matter of Britain literature in the mid-12th century. The Knights are a chivalric order dedicated to ensuring the peace of Arthur's kingdom following an early warring period, entrusted in later years to undergo a mystical quest for the Holy Grail.

Current Rank
#2,742
Peak Rank
#2,742 (2026)
Total Babies
412
5-Yr Trend
+147%
2022
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#13455
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Elyan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Knights of the Round Table are the legendary knights of the fellowship of King Arthur that first appeared in the French-language Matter of Britain literature in the mid-12th century. The Knights are a chivalric order dedicated to ensuring the peace of Arthur's kingdom following an early warring period, entrusted in later years to undergo a mystical quest for the Holy Grail.

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The Story of Elyan

Elyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 47 Elyans were born — ranking #2,742 that year. As of 2026, Elyan ranks #2,742 for baby boys with 47 births, rising sharply (+147% over the past five years). In total, more than 412 Elyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Elyan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elyan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elyan

What does the name Elyan mean?
The Knights of the Round Table are the legendary knights of the fellowship of King Arthur that first appeared in the French-language Matter of Britain literature in the mid-12th century. The Knights are a chivalric order dedicated to ensuring the peace of Arthur's kingdom following an early warring period, entrusted in later years to undergo a mystical quest for the Holy Grail.
How popular is Elyan in 2026?
In 2026, Elyan ranks #2,742 among boys' names in the U.S., with 47 babies given the name that year.
When was Elyan most popular?
Elyan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,742 that year with 47 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Elyan most popular?
Elyan has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elyan.
Is Elyan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Elyan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Elyan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elyan include Isaah, Keyonte, Amonte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Elyan

Elyan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 412 births in the dataset. Elyan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,742. Use the chart and map above to compare Elyan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.