Elyas

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Pronounced el-EE-as /ɛlˈiː.əs/Low

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

In 30 seconds: Elyas is the Arabic and Syriac form of Elijah, meaning my God is Yahweh. Used across the Muslim and Christian Arab world, it carries the powerful spiritual meaning of complete devotion to God in a three-syllable form.

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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic, Syriac

MeaningMy God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God

U.S. rank (2024)#1227 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births163 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Elyas is the Arabic and Syriac rendering of the Hebrew Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning my God is Yahweh. The prophet Elijah was one of the most dramatic figures in the Hebrew Bible, calling fire from heaven and being taken to heaven in a chariot of fire. He is revered in Islam as Ilyas.

Elyas is used in Arab Christian and Muslim communities and has grown in the United States among Middle Eastern families. It offers a distinctive spelling that reflects the name's Arabic heritage.

Did you know? Elijah (Elyas in Arabic) is one of the most revered prophets in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Quran, Elias is explicitly mentioned as a righteous prophet and messenger — making this name shared across all three Abrahamic traditions.

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Behind the Name: Elias

Variations

EliasElijahIlyasIlias

Nicknames

EliEly

Famous Bearers

★Elijah (Elyas) (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 Elyas…

Elias— Greek form of same prophet name

Elijah— Standard English form

Ilyas— Alternate Arabic transliteration

Zachariah— Hebrew prophet name of same biblical tradition

Frequently Asked

What does Elyas mean?

Elyas means my God is Yahweh from the Hebrew Elijah, as the Arabic and Syriac rendering of the prophet's name.

Is Elyas the same as Elias?

Elyas and Elias are variant forms of Elijah. Elyas is the Arabic/Syriac form while Elias is the Greek form.

How do you pronounce Elyas?

Elyas is pronounced el-EE-as with three syllables.

What names are similar to Elyas?

Similar names include Elias, Elijah, and Ilyas.