Elias name meaning
87k
in the U.S.
since 1880
25k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Elias mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Elias is of Greek origin and means "The name Elias is a Greek Baby Names baby name. In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Elias is: The Greek form of the Hebrew Elijah, meaning Jehovah is God".
- 2 people from Sweden and Tanzania, United Republic of agree the name Elias is of English origin and means "God is within me".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Elias means "Jehovah is my God".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Elias means "Like god".
- A user from Australia says the name Elias is of Swahili origin and means "God".
- According to a user from Iran, Islamic Republic of, the name Elias is of Jewish origin and means "My god is yahweh".
- A submission from Rwanda says the name Elias means "The Lord is my God".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Elias means "Elias seems to mean 'olive tree'" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Germany says the name Elias means "poison".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Elias means "A muslim prophet" and is of Arabic origin.
The New Testament form of Elijah, a Hebrew prophet, from Ancient Greek Ἠλίας (Ēlías).
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Elias was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, German, Latin, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Elias
Notable Persons Named Elias
Elia Kazan was a director, actor, producer, screenwriter, and novelist. His most notable accomplishments were from 1934 to 1976. Elia was given the name Elias Kazantzoglou on September 7th, 1909 in Constantinople. He died on September 28th, 2003.
Elias Koteas is an actor. He was most prominent from 1985 to present. Elias was born on March 11th, 1961 in Montreal.
Elias was born on November 22nd, 1987 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Elias is a soccer player for the Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Clube Náutico Capibaribe, Esporte Clube São Bento, Clube Atlético Juventus, Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, Atlético Madrid, Sporting Clube de Portugal, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, and Bra. Elias was born on May 16th, 1985 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Elias Howe Jr. was an engineer. Elias was born on July 9th, 1819 in Spencer, Massachusetts. He left this life on October 3rd, 1867.
Elias was given the name Elias Charles Disney on February 6th, 1859 in Morris-Turnberry. He left this life on September 13th, 1941.
- Elias CanettiWriter
- E.J. CoreyScientist
- Elias Ymer
- Elias AshmoleAntiquarian
- Elias M. SteinScientist
- Elias Boudinot
- Elias LönnrotPhysician
- Elías FigueroaSoccer Player
- Elias HrawiPresident of Lebanon
- EliasRoyalty
- Elias LindholmHockey Player
- Elias A. ZerhouniScientist
- Elias HicksCarpenter
- Elias HarrisBasketball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Elias
Notable Persons With the Last Name Elias
He was most prominent from 1953 to 2013. Robert was given the name Robert John Elias Jr. on June 24th, 1936 in New York City, New York.
James Stacy is an actor. His career lasted from 1957 to 1957. James was given the name Maurice William Elias on December 23rd, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. James is also known as Jim Stacey and Jim Stacy.
Elias is a soccer player for the Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Clube Náutico Capibaribe, Esporte Clube São Bento, Clube Atlético Juventus, Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, Atlético Madrid, Sporting Clube de Portugal, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, and Bra. Elias was born on May 16th, 1985 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Patrik Eliáš is a hockey player for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League. He has been prominent since 1992. Patrik was born on April 13th, 1976 in Třebíč.
Norbert Elias was a philosopher. Norbert was born on June 22nd, 1897 in Wrocław. He left this life on August 1st, 1990.
Eliane Elias is a jazz and music of brazil musician. Eliane was born on March 19th, 1960 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Elias | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 41.59% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 4.80% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.32% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.34% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 50.11% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Elias
People with the last name Elias are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Elias
#47 | Popular Boy Names in 2021 |
#261 | Last Name First Names |
#30 | Boy Names Unique to the West |