Eliyas

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Eliyas Pronunciation

Eliyas is 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 (2024)#4091 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 417

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

How do you pronounce Eliyas?

Eliyas is pronounced eh-LEE-ahs (/ɛˈli.ɑs/). Press play above to hear Eliyas said aloud.

How do you say Eliyas?

Eliyas is said eh-LEE-ahs (/ɛˈli.ɑs/). Press play above to hear Eliyas said aloud.

What does the name Eliyas mean?

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

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.