Boy
Hebrew
3 syllables
Elias
ih-LY-us
/ɪˈlaɪ.əs/
"My God is Yahweh" — a biblical prophet's name with timeless spiritual power and rising modern appeal
Elias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Eliyahu (Elijah), meaning my God is Yahweh. The prophet Elijah is one of the most revered figures in the Hebrew Bible, known for confronting the prophets of Baal. The Greek form Elias appears in the New Testament and was used across medieval Europe; today it is experiencing a strong revival as a melodic, faith-rooted alternative to Elijah.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesE · li · as
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordEliyahu
MeaningMy God is Yahweh
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2020
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJuly 20
Nicknames
EliLeeEly
About the Name Elias
Elias means my God is Yahweh, from the Hebrew Eliyahu. It is the Greek form of the prophet's name Elijah.
Elias comes from the Greek rendering of the Hebrew prophet Elijah's name, used in the New Testament and throughout medieval Christianity.
Elias is rapidly rising in popularity and recently entered the US top 100, driven by its combination of biblical roots and modern elegance.
Elias James, Elias Thomas, and Elias Benjamin are strong, classic combinations that pair beautifully with this three-syllable name.
Eliases are often seen as principled, spiritually minded, and quietly passionate — fitting for the name of a fearless prophet.
Elias is spelled E-L-I-A-S. It is the standard Greek/Latin form; Elijah is the Hebrew-based English variant.
Personality of Elias
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Elias
Creativity
74%
Elegance
82%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
78%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Elias
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Elias Howe
American inventor who developed the lock-stitch sewing machine
E
Elias Canetti
Nobel Prize-winning author of Crowds and Power
E
Elias (prophet)
New Testament Greek name for the Hebrew prophet Elijah
Middle Names for Elias
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Elias
Elias James
Elias Alexander
Elias Thomas
Elias Benjamin
Elias Nathaniel
Elias Sebastian
Elias Gabriel
Elias Samuel
Elias Oliver
Elias Theodore
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History of Elias
850 BC
Elijah the Tishbite prophesies in Israel during the reign of King Ahab
100
Elias used in Greek New Testament; spreads through early Christianity
1200
Elias common across medieval Europe in Catholic and Orthodox traditions
2020
Elias re-enters the US top 100, driven by demand for classic biblical names with modern sound
Numerology & Symbolism of Elias
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Leo
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Elias Around the World
How Elias is written in different languages and scripts
إلياس
Arabic
エリアス
Japanese
Элиас
Russian
엘리아스
Korean
以利亚
Chinese
Ηλίας
Greek
एलियास
Hindi
אֵלִיָּהוּ
Hebrew
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