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Elias

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Top 50 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Greek form of the Hebrew Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh,' carried by the biblical prophet known for his fiery miracles and apocalyptic visions.”

Popularity Over Time

Elias US popularity rank over timeRank 642 in 1957 to rank 25 in 2024. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#25#334#6421900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #25 in the United States.

Origin

GreekHebrew

Syllables

3

Nicknames

EliLias

Style

ClassicStrongTimelessElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Elias Koteas
  • Elias Lindholm
  • Elias Wood (fictional character)

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Hebrew, Greek, Christian, and Arabic-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

Greek form of the Hebrew Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh,' carried by the biblical prophet known for his fiery miracles and apocalyptic visions.

Elias is currently ranked #25 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Elias include Eli, Lias.

Names that pair beautifully with Elias include Leander, Thaddeus, Caspian, Alistair, Orion.