Rising since 1999, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Ellias since 1990
Babies named Ellias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 171 |
| 2020s | 161 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ellias first appeared in U.S. records in 1990, a modern respelling of Elias that has been climbing steadily since 1999. In 2025, it reached a rank of 4,396 with a popularity of 1 in 74,264 boys, and its peak year so far was 2023. The spelling adds a distinctive double 'l' to the classic Elias, aligning with contemporary trends for names like Elliott while retaining a traditional biblical root.
Ellias is a spelling variant of Elias, itself the Greek (Ἠλίας) and Latin form of the Hebrew name Elijah (אֵלִיָּהוּ), meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Introduced via the New Testament, Elias was borne by several early saints and became common across Christian Europe. The 'll' spelling emerged in English-speaking countries as a modern respelling, influenced by names like Elliott and Ellis.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Ell
Sibling names for Ellias
Names that share Ellias's style, for a brother or sister.
