US Popularity:51
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:the Lord is my God
Elias is a masculine name with both Hebrew and Greek origins. A variant spelling of the name Elijah, this name translates to “the Lord is my God.” This comes from the biblical figure Elijah, who was seen as a great prophet and miracle worker. If you want to introduce baby to your faith in an elegant manner or teach them the importance of sticking to their beliefs, the name Elias is sure to do the job.
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Famous People Named Elias

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  • Elias Figueroa
    Soccer Player
  • Elias Harger
    Actor
  • Elias Howe
    Inventor
  • Elias Koteas
    Actor
  • Elias Lindholm
    Hockey Player

Common Nicknames for Elias

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How Popular Is The Name Elias?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Elias is currently #62 on The Bump
Boy:Elias is currently #36 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Elias is currently #51 in U.S. births
Boy:Elias is currently #35 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#35
in 2023
+ 8
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • First Name Reverse Dictionary: Given Names Listed by Meaning, 2d ed. By Yvonne Navarro

  • Behind the Name Elias June 2023

  • Behind the Name Elijah January 2022

  • name Doctor Elias

  • Britannica Elijah June 2023

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