Eliab
Eliab is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my father.
Origin and history
Eliab is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'God is my father.' In the Old Testament, Eliab is the name of several figures, including the eldest brother of King David. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
945 babies in the United States have been named Eliab since 1880. It ranks #3734 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1547.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.3 %)
- CA (29.8 %)
- VA (11.2 %)
- MD (6.7 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 166 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 381 |
Fun facts
- Eliab appears in the Hebrew Bible as the eldest son of Jesse and the older brother of King David.
- Although historically uncommon in the United States, Eliab has experienced a slight resurgence in modern usage.