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Ellias Pronunciation

Ellias is pronounced ee-LY-əs /iˈlaɪ.əs/High

Meaning: Double-l spelling of Elias — the Greek form of Elijah, Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'High

In 30 seconds: Elias with a doubled l: Ellias carries 'my God is Yahweh' through the Greek form of the prophet Elijah. Old-world gravity, a small modern flourish, melodic and strong.

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Origin HighHebrew, Greek

MeaningDouble-l spelling of Elias — the Greek form of Elijah, Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'

U.S. rank (2024)#3531 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 450

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ellias is a double-l spelling of Elias — the Greek and European form of Elijah, Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is Yahweh', the great prophet. Elias is hugely popular across Europe; the Ellias spelling adds individuality.

It registers thinly as a variant. Divinely rooted, melodic, and softly personalized.

Did you know? Elias is the form of Elijah used in the New Testament and across Europe — from Scandinavia to Greece — so Ellias links a child to a name spoken in a dozen languages.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Elias — root etymology

Variations

EliasElijahEliahs

Nicknames

EliEli

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If you like Ellias…

Elias— the standard spelling of the same name

Elijah— the Hebrew form behind it

Eli— the short form within it

Tobias— a fellow melodic biblical -ias name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ellias?

Ellias is pronounced ee-LY-əs (/iˈlaɪ.əs/). Press play above to hear Ellias said aloud.

How do you say Ellias?

Ellias is said ee-LY-əs (/iˈlaɪ.əs/). Press play above to hear Ellias said aloud.

What does the name Ellias mean?

Ellias is a spelling of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh'.

Is Ellias a boy or girl name?

Ellias is a boy's name.

How popular is Ellias?

Ellias is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Elias is more common.