NAME PROFILE
Eliyah
A shortened form of the name Sullivan, which comes from the Gaelic 'Suileabhan' meaning 'dark-eyed.' This name suggests a person with an easygoing and dependable nature, possessing a natural charisma that draws others toward their cheerful spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,221 |
| Gender | Female (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1999 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 40%TX — 27%FL — 23%NY — 6%IL — 4%
Notable People
Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (Pilot, 'Miracle on the Hudson') · Sully Erna (Lead Singer, Godsmack) · James P. 'Sully' Sullivan (Character, 'Monsters, Inc.') · Sully Boyar (Actor, 'Dog Day Afternoon') · Sully Guash (Television Personality, 'Sabado Gigante')
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeeSulls
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