Elias
Elias is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “my God is Yahweh.” It ranked #61 in the United States in 2025. The Greek and Latin form of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh.
how do you pronounce Elias?
eh-LY-us
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what does Elias mean?
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.
where does the name Elias come from?
The Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Eliyahu — Elijah — joining El, meaning God, with Yah, the divine name. Elias is the spelling used in the New Testament and in most European languages, so it is the same name as Elijah reaching English by a different route.
the history of Elias
Because the gospels use the Greek form, Elias was the standard spelling in English bibles for centuries and the usual English given name until Elijah overtook it. It remains the ordinary form across Germany, Scandinavia and much of southern Europe, and it has risen again in the English-speaking world since 2000.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #61 |
| 2023 | #64 |
| 2022 | #68 |
| 2021 | #72 |
| 2020 | #76 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Elias?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Elias?
- Elias Howe
- Elias Canetti
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what names go well with Elias?
Sibling names that share Elias's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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