Eliah
Eliah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Eliah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variant form of Elijah. It translates to 'my God is Yahweh' or 'God is the Lord'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare alternative to the traditional Elijah, appealing to parents looking for a softer biblical option.
Popularity in the United States
1,159 babies in the United States have been named Eliah since 1880. It ranks #3535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1682.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.8 %)
- TX (22.5 %)
- FL (14.5 %)
- MA (2.3 %)
- PA (1.9 %)
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 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 281 |
| 2010-2019 | 441 |
| 2020-2029 | 245 |
Nicknames
Eli, Liah
Fun facts
- Eliah is an alternative spelling and pronunciation variant of the classic prophetic name Elijah.
- It blends the soft ending of names like Isaiah and Noah with the familiar prefix of Eli or Elijah.