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Eliada

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Pronounced el-ee-AY-duh /ˌɛl.iˈeɪ.də/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Elyada, 'God knows' (el, 'God', plus yada, 'to know'). In the Hebrew Bible, Eliada is a son of David born in Jerusalem, and also the name of a Benjaminite commander. It is traditionally a man's name; used here for a girl, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical name of quiet trust: Eliada means 'God knows' (said 'el-ee-AY-duh'). Traditionally a boy's name — we note it.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Elyada, 'God knows' (el, 'God', plus yada, 'to know'). In the Hebrew Bible, Eliada is a son of David born in Jerusalem, and also the name of a Benjaminite commander. It is traditionally a man's name; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13921 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Eliada comes from Hebrew Elyada — el, 'God', with yada, 'to know' — so 'God knows'. Scripture gives the name to a son of David and to a Benjaminite commander under Jehoshaphat. It has always been a man's name in that tradition; its use for a girl here is modern, and we flag it honestly (said 'el-ee-AY-duh').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and gently rolling.

Did you know? Eliada is named in the Hebrew Bible as one of the sons born to David in Jerusalem; the name reads as 'God knows'. It is traditionally a man's name, used here for a girl, which we note respectfully (said 'el-ee-AY-duh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Eliada — Hebrew Elyada 'God knows'; son of David; traditionally male

Variations

ElyadaEliadah

Nicknames

EllieLiaAda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliada mean?

Eliada is Hebrew for 'God knows' — el, 'God', with yada, 'to know'.

How do you pronounce Eliada?

It's said el-ee-AY-duh /ˌɛl.iˈeɪ.də/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Eliada a boy or girl name?

In the Bible Eliada is a man's name, including a son of David; its use for a girl is modern, which we note.

How popular is Eliada?

Eliada is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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