What does the name Elias mean?

Elias means “The Lord is my God” and is of Greek / Hebrew origin.

Where does the name Elias come from?

Elias is of Greek / Hebrew origin.

Is Elias a popular name?

Elias is currently popular in Austria, Switzerland, Germany.

Elias — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Overview

With Hebrew roots, Elias is a boy's name. Its meaning is often given as “The Lord is my God”. Across languages it appears in Greek, Persian, Hebrew and Japanese, among others. Notable bearers include Elias Koteas and Elias Canetti.

Meaning

The Lord is my God

Origin

Greek / Hebrew

Popularity

Loved in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Finland.

Famous people named Elias

Elias Koteas Elias Canetti Elias Lönnrot Walt Disney Elia Kazan Lauri Markkanen

Elias in other languages

GreekΕλίας
Persianایلیا
Hebrewאליאס
Japaneseイライアス
Arabicإلياس
RussianЭлиас

Variations

Elijah, Ilya

Numerology

The name Elias carries numerology number 1. (For entertainment.)

Sibling name ideas

Sofía Sofia Sarah Rachel Lucia Leah Isabella Hannah

Elias