Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
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Alias
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), Greek· “variant of Elias; my God is Yahweh”
- Meaning
- variant of Elias; my God is Yahweh
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-LY-us
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,572
- US babies 2025
- 108
- Best rank
- #1,572 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Alias
Alias is an American (modern coinage) and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Elias; my God is Yahweh”.
Alias is a modern variant of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, my God is Yahweh. Elijah is the prophet in the Books of Kings who challenges the prophets of Baal and is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. The A spelling reflects how Elias is sometimes heard, uh-LY-us. It also matches the English word alias, meaning an assumed name, from Latin alias, otherwise, and some people will notice that meaning first. Elias and Alyas are related spellings.
Popularity over time
Alias first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,572, and its highest count, 108 babies. Use has grown 272% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,424 in 2000, #4,103 in 2010, and #1,572 in 2025. Of the 1,201 US boys named Alias since records began, 41% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 339 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Lucky, Mahdi, Radley, Mamadou, and Niall.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alias ranked highest in Arizona, Florida, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #783 | 7 |
| Florida | #1194 | 10 |
| California | #1245 | 15 |
| Illinois | #1288 | 5 |
| Texas | #1297 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Alias is usually pronounced uh-LY-us, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-as”.
Middle names for Alias
A few middle names that flow with Alias: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alias mean?
Alias is an American (modern coinage) and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Elias; my God is Yahweh”.
What is the origin of the name Alias?
Alias has modern American, Greek, and Hebrew roots. Alias is a modern variant of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, my God is Yahweh.
Is Alias a popular name?
Not especially. Alias ranked #1,572 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Alias a boy or girl name?
Alias is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Alias?
Alias is usually pronounced uh-LY-us. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings