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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

1993
#329
1998
#261
2003
#210
2008
#157
2013
#113
2018
#67
2023
#35
2024
#25

“Unranked” means Elias was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Variants

Elijah

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.

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