William Boy
WIHL-yuhm
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Eliah
UnisexHebrew· “variant of Elijah: my God is Yahweh”
- Meaning
- variant of Elijah: my God is Yahweh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- eh-LY-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,202
- US babies 2025
- 37
- Best rank
- #2,329 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Eliah
Eliah is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “variant of Elijah: my God is Yahweh”.
Eliah is a variant of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, my God is Yahweh. Elijah was one of the great prophets of the Hebrew Bible, known for challenging the prophets of Baal and for being taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. The spelling Eliah drops the j and keeps a flowing sound, usually said eh-LY-uh, close to the Greek and Latin form Elias. It can be used for boys or girls, and it may also be seen as an elaboration of Eli or Elia. Eli and Li are natural nicknames. Its tone is gentle, with the weight of the biblical original behind it.
Popularity over time
Eliah first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,329 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 56 babies. In 2025, 37 babies were named Eliah, and it ranked #3,202 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,923 in 1980, #3,568 in 2000, #2,922 in 2010, and #3,202 in 2025. Of the 1,159 US boys named Eliah since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 281 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Elie, Prestyn, Braylyn, Rhiley, and Collyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eliah ranked highest in Florida and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1518 | 7 |
| California | #2270 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Eliah is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 30% of US babies named Eliah were girls and 70% were boys.
Eliah is usually pronounced eh-LY-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Eliah
A few middle names that flow with Eliah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eliah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliah mean?
Eliah is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “variant of Elijah: my God is Yahweh”.
What is the origin of the name Eliah?
Eliah has Hebrew roots. Eliah is a variant of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, my God is Yahweh.
Is Eliah a popular name?
Not especially. Eliah ranked #3,202 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Eliah a boy or girl name?
Eliah is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 30% of US babies named Eliah were girls and 70% were boys.
How do you pronounce Eliah?
Eliah is usually pronounced eh-LY-uh. 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