Eliyahu
Eliyahu is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Eliyahu is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' It is the original Hebrew form of Elijah, a major figure in the Hebrew Bible. In the United States, it is widely used within Jewish communities and has seen a steady increase in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,661 babies in the United States have been named Eliyahu since 1880. It ranks #2117 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1162.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.7 %)
- NJ (37.5 %)
- FL (2.8 %)
- CA (2.5 %)
- MD (1.3 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 467 |
| 2000-2010 | 775 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,194 |
| 2020-2029 | 845 |
Famous people named Eliyahu
- Eliyahu Goldratt: author, physicist
Nicknames
Eli
Fun facts
- Eliyahu is the exact Hebrew name for the prophet Elijah, who plays a vital role in Jewish liturgy and Passover traditions.
- While Elijah is the standard English version, Eliyahu preserves the original Hebrew pronunciation and spelling.