The nameIlias
Ilias is a form of Elijah used in both Greek and Arabic. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Ilias comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".
Origin
Hebrew, through the Greek Ilias or the Arabic Ilyas.
History
Ilias appeared in France in the mid 1970s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Ilias
Ilias in France
Ilias was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,680 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Ilias. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Ilias in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 32 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.
Ilias in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilias mean?
Ilias comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".
What is the origin of the name Ilias?
Hebrew, through the Greek Ilias or the Arabic Ilyas.
Is Ilias a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilias is a boy's name.