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Eliu

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-LEE-oo /ɛˈli.u/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Elihu — from the Hebrew Elihu, 'He is my God; my God is He'Low

In 30 seconds: He is my God: Eliu is a form of Elihu. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LEE-oo').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form/spelling of Elihu — from the Hebrew Elihu, 'He is my God; my God is He'
U.S. rank (2024)#8487 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 527

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519622024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eliu is a form/spelling of Elihu — from the Hebrew Elihu, 'He is my God; my God is He'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LEE-oo').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, He-is-my-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elihu means 'He is my God' in Hebrew — Eliu is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-LEE-oo').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elihu — Hebrew etymology

Variations

ElihuEliudEliuh

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliu mean?

Eliu is a form of Elihu — Hebrew 'He is my God'.

How do you pronounce Eliu?

It's said eh-LEE-oo /ɛˈli.u/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eliu a boy or girl name?

Eliu is a boy's name.

How popular is Eliu?

Eliu is a very rare name in the U.S.

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