Eliyahu Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-lee-YAH-hoo / ɛliˈjɑhuHebrew
Meaning
My God is Yahweh
Historical & Cultural Background
Eliyahu is a Hebrew name derived from the biblical figure Elijah, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. The name has significant religious importance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Elijah is known for his role in defending the worship of Yahweh against the worship of Baal. The name Eliyahu is often used in Jewish communities and has variations in different languages.
Trend Summary
Eliyahu has seen a modest increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eliyah
- Elijah
International Variants
- Elías (Spanish)
- Elias (Greek)
- Elia (Italian)
Famous people named Eliyahu
Eliyahu M. Goldratt was an Israeli physicist and business consultant known for his theory of constraints.
Eliyahu Rips is a mathematician known for his work in group theory and the study of the Bible codes.
Eliyahu Shlomo M. Shapiro was a prominent rabbi and educator in the United States.
Eliyahu Ben-Sasson was an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset.
Fictional characters named Eliyahu
Eliyahu is a character in the biblical narrative, known for his prophetic role in the Book of Kings.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eliyahu was first seen in the United States in 1956. Eliyahu has ranked as high as #1204 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Maryland, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Eliyahu has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eliyahu (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 45 | |
FL | 10 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1956 | 8 |
1960 | 5 |
1964 | 5 |
1969 | 7 |
1970 | 8 |
1971 | 6 |
1972 | 9 |
1973 | 12 |
1974 | 12 |
1975 | 10 |
1976 | 12 |
1977 | 10 |
1978 | 13 |
1979 | 14 |
1980 | 15 |
1981 | 14 |
1982 | 15 |
1983 | 20 |
1984 | 30 |
1985 | 31 |
1986 | 29 |
1987 | 33 |
1988 | 31 |
1989 | 31 |
1990 | 45 |
1991 | 40 |
1992 | 44 |
1993 | 53 |
1994 | 44 |
1995 | 45 |
1996 | 58 |
1997 | 48 |
1998 | 38 |
1999 | 52 |
2000 | 48 |
2001 | 65 |
2002 | 78 |
2003 | 64 |
2004 | 65 |
2005 | 94 |
2006 | 76 |
2007 | 80 |
2008 | 94 |
2009 | 111 |
2010 | 115 |
2011 | 126 |
2012 | 109 |
2013 | 123 |
2014 | 121 |
2015 | 137 |
2016 | 130 |
2017 | 104 |
2018 | 110 |
2019 | 119 |
2020 | 119 |
2021 | 124 |
2022 | 137 |
2023 | 144 |
2024 | 156 |