Holding steady, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Eliav since 1993
Babies named Eliav per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Eliav is a distinctly Hebrew name that has seen gradual but modest adoption in the United States since entering the Social Security records in 1993. It reached its peak rank of 5,208 in 2025, the same year it achieved its highest recorded usage, with approximately 1 in 94,893 newborn boys receiving the name. Historically stable in popularity, its trajectory shows no signs of sharp decline or revival. The name's strongest regional association in the U.S. is New York (NY), which aligns with its concentrated usage among Jewish communities. Despite its biblical roots, Eliav remains rare enough to be uncommon, yet familiar enough through its components to be easily pronounced by English speakers. For parents seeking a name with strong religious and cultural resonance that avoids the top of the charts, Eliav offers a meaningful connection to heritage without overexposure.
Eliav is a Hebrew name from the elements 'El' (God) and 'av' (father), meaning 'my God is my father'. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a few minor figures, including a son of Elioenai (1 Chronicles 3:23). The name has seen modern use in Israel and among Jewish communities internationally, with a very gradual increase in the United States since the 1990s.
Where Eliav is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eliav” around the world
Where Eliav lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, El
Variants: Eliav, Elyav
Sibling names for Eliav
Names that share Eliav's style, for a brother or sister.
