Ilyas

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Pronounced il-YAS /ɪlˈjɑːs/Low

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

In 30 seconds: Ilyas is the standard Arabic transliteration of Elijah meaning my God is Yahweh. Revered in Islam as a righteous prophet mentioned in the Quran, Ilyas is one of the most important prophetic names in the Muslim world.

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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew

MeaningMy God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God

U.S. rank (2024)#1252 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births158 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,996

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ilyas is the Arabic form of Elijah (Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh). The prophet is venerated in all three Abrahamic faiths. In Islam he is called Ilyas and is mentioned by name in the Quran.

Ilyas is used across the Muslim world, from Arab countries to South Asia to Southeast Asia. In the United States it appears in Muslim communities of varied backgrounds.

Did you know? In the Quran, Surah As-Saffat (Chapter 37) specifically praises Elias/Ilyas as a messenger who challenged idol worship and is ranked among the righteous — giving this name explicit Quranic endorsement and making it a name of profound Islamic significance.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Ilyas

Variations

EliasElijahIliasIlyes

Nicknames

IlyYas

Famous Bearers

★Elijah (Ilyas) (9th century BCE)
Prophet venerated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; mentioned by name (Ilyas) in the Quran

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Frequently Asked

What does Ilyas mean?

Ilyas means my God is Yahweh from the Hebrew Eliyahu, as the Arabic form of the prophet Elijah.

Is Ilyas mentioned in the Quran?

Yes, Ilyas is praised by name in Surah As-Saffat (Chapter 37) as a righteous messenger.

How do you pronounce Ilyas?

Ilyas is pronounced il-YAS with two syllables.

What names are similar to Ilyas?

Similar names include Elias, Elijah, and Elyas.