Eliel

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-lee-EL /ɛ.liˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Eliel, 'my God is God' (El, 'God,' doubled) — a biblical name borne by several of David's warriors. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Eliel means 'my God is God' (said 'eh-lee-EL'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.

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MeaningFrom the Hebrew Eliel, 'my God is God' (El, 'God,' doubled) — a biblical name borne by several of David's warriors. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10479

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 9

History & Origin

Eliel comes from the Hebrew for 'my God is God' (El doubled), a biblical name of David's mighty men. As a girl's name it is rare; it is more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'eh-lee-EL').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Eliel is Hebrew for 'my God is God,' a name carried by several of King David's warriors in the Bible — used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, which we note (said 'eh-lee-EL').

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References — Eliel — Hebrew 'my God is God'; biblical; boy-leaning

Variations

ElielaElielaElliel

Nicknames

EliEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliel mean?

Eliel is Hebrew for 'my God is God' — a biblical name of David's warriors.

How do you pronounce Eliel?

It's said eh-lee-EL /ɛ.liˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Eliel a boy or girl name?

Eliel is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Eliel?

Eliel is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.