Elyas
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
1,926 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
163 Peak Births

Elyas Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Elyas is an Arabic name derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' The name evolved through historical forms such as Ilyās and Elias. It is associated with the prophet Elijah in biblical texts. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its religious significance, and it is viewed positively in modern contexts. Notable figures with this name include Elyas M'Barek and Elyas Alavi.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elyas"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛliəs/

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Origin

Arabic

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Etymology

Elyas is derived from the Arabic name إلياس (Ilyās), which is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name אליהו (Eliyahu), meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'

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Meaning

My God is Yahweh

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Language Evolution

Ilyās (Arabic), Eliyahu (Hebrew), Elias (Greek and Latin)

Biblical Background

Elyas is a form of the name Elijah, who is a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in various cultures, especially within Arabic and Christian communities, due to its biblical connections.

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Variants & Derivatives

Elias, Elijah, Elia

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Modern Popularity & Image

Elyas is perceived positively and is often associated with religious significance and strong character traits.

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Famous People

Elyas M'Barek, a German actor, Elyas Alavi, a notable Iranian scholar

📊 Elyas Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Elyas Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 163 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 17 US states, with strongest presence in California

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elyas"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Elyas"

"Elyas" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 10422nd of 16616 29
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2905th of 24088 574
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1549th of 23106 1,323

Regional Popularity of "Elyas" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 48.61%
2510th/5164
48.13%
3520th/7313
27.32%
2039th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
38.45%
1532nd/3984
33.47%
1502nd/4487
23.91%
1631st/6822
20.81%
1306th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Elyas" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Elyas"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Elyas" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Elyas" in the United States

The name Elyas is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elyas has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Elyas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10422nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2905th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1549th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Elyas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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