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Elias: Meaning & Origin

Elias is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh is my God; a name representing the Old Testament prophet Elijah and used in the New Testament.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 11% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

eh-LIE-us

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

89/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 11% of popular names.

Nicknames

Eli

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

25%
40
2010
30
Current
#36
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Elias Michael
  • Elias James
  • Elias David

Famous Namesakes

  • Elias the Prophet

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Elias