Declining since 2009, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Eliu since 1962
Babies named Eliu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Eliu ranks 7,679 in 2025, given to roughly 1 in 170,808 male births, a rare variant of Elijah rooted in Hebrew tradition. Its peak year was 2005, and usage has been falling since 2009. While no top states show high concentration, the name is most associated with Hispanic communities in the United States.
Eliu is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' The name appears in the Old Testament as a prophet who challenged the worship of Baal. The form Eliu is most common in Spanish-speaking communities, where it has been used since at least the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli
Sibling names for Eliu
Names that share Eliu's style, for a brother or sister.
