Names Starting With E
BoyGreek#61 in 2025
Elias
Elias is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “my God is Yahweh.” It ranked #61 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
eh-LY-us
meaning & origin
The name Elias means “my God is Yahweh.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
The Greek and Latin form of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh. It has grown in popularity as a sophisticated international alternative to Elijah.
popularity over time
#762020
#722021
#682022
#642023
#612024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #61 |
| 2023 | #64 |
| 2022 | #68 |
| 2021 | #72 |
| 2020 | #76 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Elias
- Elias Howe
- Elias Canetti
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