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Eliyohu

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-lee-YOH-hoo /ˌɛ.liˈjoʊ.huː/Medium

Meaning: The Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Eliyahu (Elijah), from the Hebrew 'my God is the Lord; the Lord is my God' — the great prophet, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent traditional name: Eliyohu is the Ashkenazi form of Elijah, 'my God is the Lord' (said 'eh-lee-YOH-hoo'). Warm and faithful.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningThe Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Eliyahu (Elijah), from the Hebrew 'my God is the Lord; the Lord is my God' — the great prophet, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#9150 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 123

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319802023

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

Eliyohu is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi form of Eliyahu (Elijah), from the Hebrew 'my God is the Lord,' the prophet, which we note respectfully. Traditional and rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-lee-YOH-hoo').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, traditional, and reverent.

Did you know? Eliyohu is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Eliyahu (Elijah), Hebrew for 'my God is the Lord' — the great prophet, noted respectfully — a warm, traditional name (said 'eh-lee-YOH-hoo').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Eliyohu — Yiddish/Ashkenazi form of Eliyahu (Elijah); Hebrew 'my God is the Lord'

Variations

EliyahuElijahEliohu

Nicknames

EliYohu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliyohu mean?

Eliyohu is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Eliyahu (Elijah), Hebrew for 'my God is the Lord.'

How do you pronounce Eliyohu?

It's said eh-lee-YOH-hoo /ˌɛ.liˈjoʊ.huː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Eliyohu a boy or girl name?

Eliyohu is a boy's name.

How popular is Eliyohu?

Eliyohu is rare in the U.S.

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