Elias
Elias is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elias is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' The name has ancient biblical roots and has been used continuously for centuries across Europe and the Americas. It has seen a major rise in popularity in the United States in the 21st century, becoming a mainstream top-50 pick for boys.
Popularity in the United States
129,263 babies in the United States have been named Elias since 1880. It ranks #260 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #38.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.4 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 450 |
| 1890-1900 | 302 |
| 1900-1910 | 254 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,144 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,766 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,355 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,227 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,547 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,774 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,962 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,479 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,856 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,617 |
| 2010-2019 | 40,925 |
| 2020-2029 | 42,605 |
Famous people named Elias
- Elias Koteas: Actor
- Elias Howe: Inventor
Nicknames
Eli, Lias
Fun facts
- Elias is the New Testament Greek rendering of the Old Testament Hebrew name Elijah.
- Because of its presence in Latin, Greek, German, and Scandinavian traditions, Elias is used widely across many languages.
- While used since the late 19th century, Elias reached its highest popularity levels in the United States during the 2020s.