Elias
Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the Lord is my God,' derived from the prophet Elijah. It has strong biblical roots and has been used across many cultures, particularly in Greek, Spanish, and Scandinavian traditions.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 9,515. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,993
- 2012: 3,229
- 2013: 3,498
- 2014: 3,784
- 2015: 4,101
- 2016: 4,486
- 2017: 4,931
- 2018: 5,351
- 2019: 5,722
- 2020: 5,993
- 2021: 6,355
- 2022: 6,730
- 2023: 7,006
- 2024: 7,684
- 2025: 8,837
- 2026 (projected): 9,515
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce across multiple languages
- •Has a gentle sound despite its strong biblical meaning
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Spelling is straightforward and rarely confused
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Elias Howe
Inventor of the sewing machine
Elias Canetti
Nobel Prize-winning author
Elias Koteas
Canadian actor
Elias Pettersson
Professional hockey player
Statistics
129,263
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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