Elody is of Greek origin, meaning "gift of the gods". It is a variant spelling of the more common Elodie, which follows the same etymology. The name gained popularity in France during the 19th century and has since been adopted by other countries, including Canada and Australia.
Elody's popularity as a baby name grew significantly over time, with a steady increase from just six births in 2009 to a peak of 29 in 2021. The last two years have maintained this high level of popularity, with 22 births in 2022 and 21 in 2023. Overall, there were 212 babies named Elody between 2009 and 2023.