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
Meaning & origin
Elias is a Greek and European form of Elijah, from the Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh (the Lord)'.
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.
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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.