The nameElyas

Elyas is a form of Elias, the Greek and Latin form of Elijah.

Meaning

Elyas comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In England and Wales Elyas reached 602nd in 2023. In the United States it reached its best rank, 1227th, in 2024.

Famous people named Elyas

Popularity of the name Elyas

Elyas in the United States

1228thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (163 births)
1,926babies named Elyas in the United States since 1880
082163 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Elyas was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 811 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Elyas. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Elyas in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 139 births a year on average, against 93 in the five years before.

Elyas in the United Kingdom

636thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (66 births)
708babies named Elyas in the United Kingdom since 1997
03366 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Elyas was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 314 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Elyas. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Elyas in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 56 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.

Elyas in France

231stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (285 births)
4,650babies named Elyas in France since 1900
0143285 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sibling names for Elyas

Names from the same generation as Elyas, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elyas mean?

Elyas comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".

What is the origin of the name Elyas?

Hebrew.

Is Elyas a girl's or a boy's name?

Elyas is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Elyas?

In 2024, Elyas was the 1228th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 163 births.

What are good sibling names for Elyas?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Liora, Salome, Elia and Hawa for a sister, Ilyas, Mattias, Issa and Jethro for a brother.

Who are famous people named Elyas?

Elyas M'Barek, actor.