The nameLyes
Lyes is an Algerian form of Elijah, a boy's name of Hebrew origin. It has been given in France since the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Lyes comes from the Arabic Ilyas, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic. The short form Lyes is common in Algeria, especially in Kabylie.
History
Lyes has been given steadily in France since the 1990s, with a peak in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Lyes
Lyes in France
Lyes was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 850 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Lyes. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Lyes in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 63 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyes mean?
Lyes comes from the Arabic Ilyas, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".
What is the origin of the name Lyes?
Hebrew, through Arabic. The short form Lyes is common in Algeria, especially in Kabylie.
Is Lyes a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyes is a boy's name.