Eliel

Eliel - A very unique male name

Eliel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1980 on position #2239. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eliel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eliel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Eliel. The baby boy name Eliel was given to 467 baby boys in 2025, ranking #585 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,140 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eliel peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 584.

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Eliel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eliel is currently topping the baby name charts in Delaware at position #220 - and is the least popular in Indiana at position #983.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eliel is where you live.

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Eliel origin and meaning

Hebrew

My God is God; from Hebrew Eli'el, 'my God is God'

Eliel is a minor biblical name borne by several figures in Chronicles, built from the Hebrew words for 'my God' doubled for emphasis. Long rare in the United States, it has climbed in recent years and peaked in 2025.

Attested etymology

Eliel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Eliel, pop culture references for the name Eliel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Eliel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Eliel, sorted by popularity.

Eli / Eloy / Elio / Eliyahu / Ely / Eulalio / Elie / Ewell / Eliah / Elya /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Eliel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Eliel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Eliel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eh-lee-EL · /ɛliˈɛl/

Around the world

• Eliel (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish-speaking use

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Eli

Famous bearers

• Eliel — Minor biblical figure named in the Book of Chronicles (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Eliel for its devout meaning and melodic, vowel-rich sound. It feels biblical but undiscovered.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Eli, Elias, and Elio