Shem vs Elya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Boy #6,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu

Hebrew Russian Israeli Jewish

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Shem Rank #6,712

Elya Rank #6,649

Elya is more popular, ranked #6649 vs #6712 for Shem.

Is Shem or Elya more popular?

Elya is more popular, ranked #6649 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Shem and Elya mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Elya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu origin).

Are Shem and Elya boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Elya is primarily a boy name.