Eliel
Eliel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is God.
Origin and history
Eliel is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'my God is God'. Though historically uncommon in the United States, it has seen a notable rise in usage since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
4,922 babies in the United States have been named Eliel since 1880. It ranks #1740 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #691.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.4 %)
- CA (18.7 %)
- NY (11 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- NJ (6.1 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 181 |
| 2000-2010 | 913 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,558 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,190 |
Famous people named Eliel
- Eliel Saarinen: Architect
Fun facts
- Eliel appears in the Bible as the name of several individuals, including a chief of Manasseh and one of King David's mighty warriors.
- Over forty percent of all U.S. recorded births for the name Eliel since 1880 have occurred since 2020.