Boy · #9,707 in 2026

Elye

Name: Popularity of the name Elye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,707

Peak Rank

#4,820 (2011)

Total Babies

185

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2021

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#4820

Peak Rank

185

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elye

Elye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 19 Elyes were born — ranking #4,820 that year. As of 2026, Elye ranks #9,707 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 185 Elyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elye

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elye

What does the name Elye mean?

Elye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elye in 2026?

In 2026, Elye ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Elye most popular?

Elye reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #4,820 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Elye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elye is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Elye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elye include Kallin, Keelyn, Zaide. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elye

Elye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 185 births in the dataset. Elye's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #4,820. Use the chart and map above to compare Elye'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.