Elia vs Simone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elia

Girl #840 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Simone

Girl #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listening"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Italian Brazilian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,040
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Mona

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elia Rank #840
Simone Rank #1,040

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1040 for Simone.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elia ___

  • Elia Grace
  • Elia Rose
  • Elia Jane
  • Elia Marie
  • Elia Claire
  • Elia Pearl

Simone ___

  • Simone Grace
  • Simone Marie
  • Simone Claire
  • Simone Louise
  • Simone Elise
  • Simone Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elia

Cleo Mira Silas Felix Nora

If you choose Simone

Celeste Margot Dominique Marcel Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elia or Simone more popular?

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Simone at #1040 in the United States.

What do Elia and Simone mean?

Elia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Simone means "one who hears, listening" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Elia and Simone boy or girl names?

Elia is primarily a girl name. Simone is primarily a girl name.

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