Elias
Hebrew boy's name meaning “my God is the Lord”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- my God is the Lord
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #35
- Born in 2023
- 7,003
- Peak year
- 2024 (#25)
Meaning & origin
Elias is a Greek and European form of Elijah, from the Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh (the Lord)'.
Is Elias a Hebrew name?
Yes — Elias is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is the Lord". Elias is a Greek and European form of Elijah, from the Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh (the Lord)'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Elias ranked #35 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,003 US boys were given the name Elias.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #25 in 2024
“Unranked” means Elias was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with E.
How to spell Elias
Elias is spelled E-L-I-A-S — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Elijah.
Variants
Nicknames
Eli
Elias: frequently asked questions
What does the name Elias mean?
Elias is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is the Lord". Elias is a Greek and European form of Elijah, from the Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh (the Lord)'.
Where does the name Elias come from?
Elias is of Hebrew origin. Elias is a Greek and European form of Elijah, from the Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh (the Lord)'.
Is Elias a boy or a girl name?
Elias is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Elias?
In 2023, 7,003 US boys were given the name Elias.
Is Elias a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Elias ranked #35 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Elias?
Common nicknames for Elias include Eli.
How do you spell Elias?
Elias is spelled E-L-I-A-S. Related spellings include Elijah.
What is Elias short for?
Elias is often used as a short form of Elijah, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Elias?
In 2023, 7,003 US boys were given the name Elias. In the latest US data, Elias ranked #35 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Elias a Hebrew name?
Yes — Elias is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is the Lord". Elias is a Greek and European form of Elijah, from the Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh (the Lord)'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Elias mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Elias means "my God is the Lord". Elias is a Greek and European form of Elijah, from the Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh (the Lord)'.
Is Elias a biblical name?
Elias is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "my God is the Lord".