Elias

Rank 43rd Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Elias was 43rd most popular baby name for boys and 60th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 6,697 babies were named Elias in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 502 babies in the United States were named Elias. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Elias is around 12 to 16 years old.

The name "Elias" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Elias is Eli.

Elias Meaning & Origin

Elias is a name of Hebrew origin and it means "Yahweh is my God," symbolizing devotion and faith.

The name Elias is described as intellectual, adventurous and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Elias is pronounced eh-lee-us in English. The name Elias has 5 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Elias

  • The name Elias is used in several different languages including English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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Geography

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