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Elias

Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is God.' It carries a sense of strength and spirituality, evoking images of a wise and compassionate person who stands firm in their beliefs.

Key Stats

Total births129,502
GenderMale (95% / 5%)
Peak year2025
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1910
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 22%NY — 22%CA — 21%NM — 19%PA — 16%

Notable People

Elias Canetti (Nobel Prize-winning author) · Elias Koteas (Actor, *The Thin Red Line*) · Elias Pettersson (Professional ice hockey player) · Elias Theodorou (Mixed martial artist) · Elias Lindholm (Professional ice hockey player)

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