Elias is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9143 in 2021 with 11 recorded births. This places Elias in the bottom 48% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 13 births ranking #8160. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.1%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 149,065 girls 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.