#252024 rank
2024peak year
109,332babies named Elias since 1880
▲ +34%5-year trend
Elias popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Elias mean?
The Greek form of Hebrew Eliyahu, 'My God is Yahweh', the great prophet Elijah. It spread through the Bible's Greek and Latin versions and is now a distinct, rising favorite.
OriginGreek
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Elias
Same era, same vibe — if you like Elias, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Eliass
- Elias Canetti, writer
Spellings & variants
ElijahIliasElia
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