Eliyahu

Eliyahu - A very unique male name

Eliyahu appeared on the charts for the first time in 1956 on position #1628. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eliyahu and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eliyahu? 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 Eliyahu. The baby boy name Eliyahu was given to 139 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1122 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,549 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eliyahu peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1122.

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Eliyahu is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eliyahu is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #134 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,520.

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 Eliyahu is where you live.

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Eliyahu origin and meaning

Hebrew (Biblical)

'My God is Yahweh' — the original Hebrew form of Elijah: eli, 'my God', plus Yah

Eliyahu is Elijah in his original Hebrew, the form used in Jewish religious life for the great prophet of Kings. US use, steady since 1956, is concentrated in Orthodox Jewish families and reached its highest point so far in 2025.

Attested etymology

Eliyahu is a 7 letter name with 4 syllables.

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

Similar to Eliyahu

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

Eli / Eloy / Eliel / Elio / 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.

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Even more about Eliyahu

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 Eliyahu 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 Eliyahu?

4 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

el-ee-YAH-hoo · /ˌɛliˈjɑhu/

Around the world

• Elijah (English) — The English form of the same name
• Ilyas (Arabic) — The Arabic form of the same prophet's name

Spellings and nicknames

• Elijah — The English form, a separate established name

Nicknames: Eli

Famous bearers

• Eliyahu (Elijah the Prophet) — The prophet Elijah under his Hebrew name, central figure of the Books of Kings and of the Passover seder's cup for Elijah (Biblical) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Eliyahu keeps the prophet's name in its untranslated Hebrew form — a faith-forward choice with Eli as the everyday short form.

Worth knowing

• Outside Jewish communities, expect it to be read as a variant spelling of Elijah