Eliyahu
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God has answered; my God has answered
Origin: Hebrew — from El (God) + ana (answered), or possibly a form of Eliana from Greek helios (sun)
Popularity: Ranked #1236 in 2025 with 162 babies born.
History: Eliyahu surged in the 2020s as the Hebrew form of Elijah. Popular in Orthodox Jewish communities. Eliyahu represents the Jewish-American tradition of using names in their original Hebrew form.
Similar names: eliyahna, elihu, eliahna, eliahs, eliyan, eliyana, eliyanah, eliyanna
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Eliyahu? About 1 in 20,546 babies born in 2025 were named Eliyahu, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eliyahu
What does the name Eliyahu mean?
Eliyahu means “God has answered; my God has answered” from Hebrew — from El (God) + ana (answered), or possibly a form of Eliana from Greek helios (sun) roots.
What is the origin of the name Eliyahu?
Eliyahu has Hebrew — from El (God) + ana (answered), or possibly a form of Eliana from Greek helios (sun) origin. The traditional meaning is “God has answered; my God has answered”.
How popular is Eliyahu?
Eliyahu ranked #1235 in 2025 — given to 162 babies that year.
When was Eliyahu most popular?
Eliyahu peaked in 2025 with 162 babies registered that year.
Is Eliyahu a boy or girl name?
Eliyahu is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Eliyahus in registered births are male.
Is the name Eliyahu rising or falling in popularity?
Eliyahu has risen 217 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1452 in 2020 to #1235 in 2025.
How long has Eliyahu been recorded?
Eliyahu appears in birth records across 60 years — from 1956 through 2025.