Eliyas
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the Lord is my God".
Name Census estimates that about 414 living Americans carry the first name Eliyas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eliyas today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eliyas births was 2022 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eliyas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eliyas with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
414
~ 1 in 827,909 Americans
Peak year
2022
40 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,091
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Eliyas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eliyas from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 195 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliyas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eliyas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eliyas' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Eliyas, while Texas, Florida, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eliyas
The name Eliyas has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region and the ancient Semitic cultures of the region. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, which means "my God is Yahweh" or "Jehovah is God." The name is a theophoric name, carrying a religious significance and connection to the Abrahamic faiths.
Eliyas is a variant spelling of the more widely known name Elijah, which has been documented in religious texts and historical records for centuries. In the Old Testament of the Bible, Elijah was a prominent prophet who played a crucial role in the history of ancient Israel. He is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for his unwavering faith and miraculous deeds.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Eliyas can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It was a popular name among Muslims, who revered the prophet Elijah as a significant figure in their religious tradition.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Eliyas. One of the earliest recorded was Eliyas al-Nisibini (975-1046), a renowned Christian physician and scholar from Nisibis (modern-day Turkey). Another prominent figure was Eliyas al-Naqib (1135-1205), a Syrian poet and writer who lived during the Ayyubid period.
In the 13th century, Eliyas Abu al-Makarim (1206-1288) was a highly respected Islamic scholar and theologian from Aleppo, Syria. His works on jurisprudence and theology had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.
The name Eliyas also appeared in the literary world with Eliyas Fakhri (1776-1844), an influential Lebanese poet and writer who contributed to the Arab literary renaissance in the 19th century.
Another notable figure was Eliyas Baydoun (1832-1907), a Lebanese scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in establishing modern education systems in Lebanon and the wider Arab region.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Eliyas throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods. While the name has evolved in its spellings and pronunciations, its roots remain deeply embedded in the rich cultural and religious tapestry of the Middle East.
People
Eliyas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eliyas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eliyas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eliyas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 414 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eliyas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 827,909 US residents.
Is Eliyas a common name?
We classify Eliyas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 417 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eliyas most popular?
The single biggest year for Eliyas was 2022, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eliyas is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eliyas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eliyas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eliyas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eliyas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eliyas in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eliyas can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Eliyas?
You can see how many people have the name Eliyas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.