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Eliyas

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-LEE-ahs /ɛˈli.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: Styling of Elias/Ilyas — the Greek/Arabic Elijah, Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh' — a prophetHigh

In 30 seconds: Elijah, beautifully restyled: Eliyas spells the prophet's name — 'my God is Yahweh' — across cultures (Elias, Ilyas). Devout, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic
MeaningStyling of Elias/Ilyas — the Greek/Arabic Elijah, Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh' — a prophet
U.S. rank (2025)#3780 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 446

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220022025

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

Eliyas is a styling of Elias/Ilyas — the Greek and Arabic forms of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh', the prophet of Carmel. The spelling bridges Christian and Muslim traditions.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Elias (Greek) and Ilyas (Arabic) are both forms of Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh' — the fiery prophet; Eliyas blends those traditions in one spelling.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Elias — root etymology

Variations

EliasIlyasElyas

Nicknames

Eli

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Elias— the Greek form
Ilyas— the Arabic form
Elyas— a fellow spelling
Elijah— the English prophet-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliyas mean?

Eliyas styles Elias/Ilyas, forms of Elijah — Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Eliyas?

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

Is Eliyas a boy or girl name?

Eliyas is a boy's name.

How popular is Eliyas?

Eliyas is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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