Elias: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The Lord is my God, the Greek form of Elijah with European elegance.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #53
- Peak
- #46 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elias Means
Elias is a boy name of Greek origin. The Lord is my God, the Greek form of Elijah with European elegance.
How Popular Elias Is
Elias currently ranks #53 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Elias
- Elias is the Greek and Scandinavian form of Elijah.
- The name is extremely popular in Germany, Sweden, and Norway.
- Elias Howe invented the modern sewing machine.
Names Like Elias
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Elias
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Elias.
Questions About Elias
What does Elias mean?
Elias is a boy name of Greek origin. The Lord is my God, the Greek form of Elijah with European elegance.
How popular is Elias?
Elias currently ranks #53 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Elias come from?
Elias comes from Greek roots. Elias is the Greek and Scandinavian form of Elijah.
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