Eliaz Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LEE-ahz //ɛˈliː.æz//
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: God is my God (Hebrew); variant of Elias (Spanish)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Eliaz has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the combination of two elements: "El," meaning "God," and "az," meaning "strength" or "might." This etymology suggests a literal meaning of "God is my strength." The name appears in various forms throughout history, with its earliest occurrences in biblical texts, where it is sometimes spelled as Eliezer. The transition into English occurred through the Latinization of Hebrew names, particularly during the medieval period, when biblical names were adopted and adapted into various European languages, including Old French and Middle English.
Historically, Eliaz is associated with significant biblical figures, notably Eliezer, who was the servant of Abraham and a key character in the Book of Genesis. This connection to a prominent biblical narrative has contributed to the name's enduring significance within Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name also appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which helped to popularize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures during the early 17th century. Culturally, names like Eliaz carry connotations of divine strength and support, resonating with themes of faith and reliance on God.
This symbolic association has allowed the name to maintain its relevance across generations. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Eli may also be used, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar versions of names.
Overall, Eliaz embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted deeply in religious texts and traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eliaz was first seen in the United States in 1998.
Eliaz has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Eliaz has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eliaz is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eliaz was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Eliaz (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eliaz.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 1998 | 6 |