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Eliyahu

♂ Boy

Pronounced el-ee-YAH-hoo /ɛl.iˈjɑː.huː/Low

Meaning: My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodLow

In 30 seconds: Eliyahu is the original Hebrew form of Elijah, meaning my God is Yahweh. Used in observant Jewish communities who prefer the authentic Hebrew biblical name over its Greek and English adaptations.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningMy God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
U.S. rank (2025)#1236 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births162 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,658

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519562025

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

Eliyahu is the Hebrew form of Elijah, from El (God) and Yahu (Yahweh), meaning my God is Yahweh. The prophet Elijah was one of the greatest figures in the Hebrew Bible, associated with fire, judgment, and the coming of the Messiah.

Eliyahu is used in observant and Orthodox Jewish communities in Israel and the United States. It is the most authentically Hebrew form of the name, used when parents want to preserve the original scriptural form.

Did you know? Eliyahu the prophet performed the most dramatic miracle in the Hebrew Bible — calling down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel to defeat the prophets of Baal — and was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire without dying. His return at Passover is awaited at every Seder.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Elijah

Variations

ElijahEliasIlyasEli

Nicknames

EliElyYahu

Famous Bearers

  • ★Elijah (Eliyahu) (9th century BCE)
    Hebrew prophet who called fire from heaven and was taken up in a chariot of fire (Books of Kings)

If you like Eliyahu…

Elijah— Standard English form
Elias— Greek form of same name
Yechiel— Hebrew -el name of same observant tradition
Pinchas— Hebrew name of same Orthodox usage

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Frequently Asked

What does Eliyahu mean?

Eliyahu means my God is Yahweh from the Hebrew El (God) and Yahu (Yahweh).

Why use Eliyahu instead of Elijah?

Eliyahu is the original Hebrew form used in observant Jewish communities who want the authentic biblical name.

How do you pronounce Eliyahu?

Eliyahu is pronounced el-ee-YAH-hoo with four syllables.

What are nicknames for Eliyahu?

Nicknames for Eliyahu include Eli and Ely.

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