Elyas
Elyas is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elyas is a modern variant spelling of Elias and Ilyas, stemming from the Hebrew name Elijah. It traditionally means 'my God is Yahweh.' In the United States, it has seen rising usage in recent years as a soft, contemporary alternative to traditional forms.
Popularity in the United States
2,084 babies in the United States have been named Elyas since 1880. It ranks #2827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1156.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.9 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- NY (13 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- IL (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 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 348 |
| 2010-2019 | 811 |
| 2020-2029 | 855 |
Nicknames
Eli
Fun facts
- Elyas serves as both a contemporary western spelling variant of Elias and a transliteration of the Arabic Ilyas.
- The name has gained increased visibility in U.S. birth charts since 2020.