What does the name Elias mean?

The name Elias means "The lord is my god".

What is the origin of the name Elias?

Elias is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 7,653 babies were named Elias in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Elias is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 7,653 ↗

All-Time Total: 119,364

Peak Year: 2024

Elias is a Greek name derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "Yahweh is God."

Boy names closely related to Elias

Eric Jonathan Axel Ezra Luka Antonio Victor Isaiah

Girl names closely related to Elias

Elena Eliana Camilla Aliyah Allison Aaliyah Vanessa Melody

Names with similar meaning to Elias

Alijah Eli Elia Elian Eliana Elianna Elijah Eliot

Births per year in the United States

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