Elias
Gender: Boy
Meaning: My God is Yahweh
Origin: Greek and Latin form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ)
Popularity: Ranked #13 in 2025 with 8,837 babies born.
History: Elias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew prophet Elijah — the same fire-and-thunder figure who appears in the New Testament as well, associated with John the Baptist. The name has been used across Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions for centuries. It is especially popular in Scandinavia, Germany, and Latin America. In the United States it has been climbing steadily since the 1990s and entered the top 50 by the 2010s. It offers the biblical gravitas of Elijah with a slightly more international, less familiar feel.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Elias? About 1 in 376 babies born in 2025 were named Elias, or roughly 24.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elias
What does the name Elias mean?
Elias means “My God is Yahweh” from Greek and Latin form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Elias?
Elias has Greek and Latin form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ) origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is Yahweh”.
How popular is Elias?
Elias ranked #13 in 2025 — given to 8,837 babies that year.
When was Elias most popular?
Elias peaked in 2025 with 8,837 babies registered that year.
Is Elias a boy or girl name?
Elias is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Eliass in registered births are male.
Is the name Elias rising or falling in popularity?
Elias has risen 12353 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12366 in 2020 to #13 in 2025.
How long has Elias been recorded?
Elias appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.