Elias
Meaning: My God is Yahweh — blessed with sacred meaning and depth
Origin: Greek and Latin form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #3
Total births: 18,779
History: Elias surged in Sweden in the 2000s-2010s to become one of the country's most popular names. The biblical prophet's name fits Swedish phonetics perfectly — two syllables, vowel ending. Sweden's Lutheran heritage gives biblical names cultural depth even in one of the world's most secular countries. Elias represents the Swedish paradox: deeply secular, culturally Lutheran.
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| Current rank (2022) | #10 |
| Babies named Elias in 2022 | 531 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 18,779 |
| Peak year | 2007 (1,036 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1998–2022 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Elias
What does the name Elias mean?
Elias means “My God is Yahweh — blessed with sacred meaning and depth” 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 — blessed with sacred meaning and depth”.
How popular is Elias in Sweden?
Elias ranked #10 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 531 babies that year.
When was Elias most popular?
Elias peaked in 2007 with 1,036 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Elias a boy or girl name?
Elias is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Eliass in registered births are male.
How long has Elias been recorded in Sweden?
Elias appears in birth records in Sweden across 25 years — from 1998 through 2022.