Elias

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: The Lord Is My God; Jehovah Is God

Background: The name Elias originates from the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Elijah' (אֵלִיָּהוּ), which means 'My God is Yahweh.' In Greek texts, it is often used to refer to the biblical prophet Elijah, emphasizing the relationship between the name and its divine meaning.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#272
Total births
120,601
Most popular decade
2020s (101,304 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+78 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.8% male 0.2% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
65
First year rank
#189
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
7,653
Peak rank
#25
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
7,653
Recent rank
#25

Female

First year
1930
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,551
Peak year
2022
Peak year births
13
Peak rank
#8,027
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#12,120

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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