Elias

Meaning of Elias

It means 'The Lord is my God.' This name carries a strong connection to faith and divinity.

Elias has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elias

Elias is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #13 in 2025 from #242 in 2000.

Notable people named Elias

• Elias Koteas
  Prolific actor in film and TV
• Elias Pettersson
  Star NHL ice hockey player
• Elias Howe
  Inventor of the sewing machine
• Elias Canetti
  Nobel Prize-winning author, philosopher
• Elias Harger
  Young actor, 'Fuller House'

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Questions about the name Elias

What does the name Elias mean?

Elias means it means 'the lord is my god.' this name carries a strong connection to faith and divinity, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elias a boy's or a girl's name?

Elias is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elias?

In 2025, Elias ranked #13 for boys, up from #25 the year before.

When was Elias most popular?

Elias peaked at #13 in 2025.