Eliyahu

Eliyahu is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 156 boys in the United States.

Eliyahu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Eliyahu

Eliyahu belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eliyahu first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1258 in 2024, and in 2024 156 babies received the name — 3,496 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eliyahu in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#1258 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Eliyahu in 2024
156
Total since 1880
3,496

Eliyahu in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2337 in 1997
Babies named Eliyahu in 2024
8
Total since 1996
77

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eliyahu mean?

The meaning of Eliyahu is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eliyahu a boy or girl name?

Eliyahu is a boy name. In 2024, 156 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eliyahu?

Eliyahu comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eliyahu?

Eliyahu first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #1258 in 2024, and 156 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].