Elias is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #43 in 2022 with 6,728 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 8,837 births ranking #13. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 632.1%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 259 boys born was named Elias. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Elias is the Greek and Latin form of Elijah and means "my God is Yahweh". It combines biblical depth with a smooth, international sound that has helped it soar in modern naming.
The name has long existed across Europe, the Middle East, and the Christian tradition more broadly. Its current popularity owes a lot to that blend of scriptural familiarity and modern softness.