Eliah Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-LIE-uh / /ɪˈlaɪə/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: My God is Yahweh; Arabic: God is my Lord
Historical & Cultural Background
Eliah is a variant of the name Elijah, which has biblical roots. In the Hebrew Bible, Elijah is a prophet known for his zeal for God. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen varying levels of popularity over time. It is often associated with strong religious connotations.
Trend Summary
Eliah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elia
- Elias
International Variants
- Elia (Italian)
- Elias (Greek)
- Ilia (Slavic)
Famous people named Eliah
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Fictional characters named Eliah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eliah was first seen in the United States in 1972. Eliah has ranked as high as #1322 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Eliah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eliah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 32 |