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).