Elyas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elyas means 'my God is Yahweh' and is associated with the prophet Elijah.
Meaning of the Name Elyas
Elyas is a variant of the name Elias, which derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. It is a biblical name and is prominently associated with the prophet Elijah. Elijah was a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible and is known for his miracles and his confrontation with the prophets of Baal. Elyas has its roots in Hebrew and is used in various cultures around the world.
Popularity of the Name Elyas
The popularity for the name Elyas peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 130 births, which ranked number 3,006 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Elyas had the most male births in 2021 with 130, which ranked number 1,401 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Elyas has increased sharply over the last ten years from 59 births to 129 births, an increase of 118.64%. Among males, Elyas has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 129 births, an increase of 118.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elyas
- 20 Year Trend of Elyas: 360.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Elyas: 118.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elyas: 118.64%
Popularity of Elyas by State
For males, Elyas was most popular in Western states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elyas. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 16 | 1233 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 14 | 1359 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elyas
- Total Births of Elyas: 139 (8.14%)
- Male Births of Elyas: 139 (8.14%)
Given the upward trend of Elyas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.14% increase in total births, for a total of 139 births in 2024. Male births for Elyas have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 139 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.14%.