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Ilyas vs Elyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elyas

Boy #1,228 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,228
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ilyas Rank #1,248
Elyas Rank #1,228

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 vs #1248 for Ilyas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyas or Elyas more popular?

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 compared to Ilyas at #1248 in the United States.

What do Ilyas and Elyas mean?

Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin). Elyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilyas and Elyas boy or girl names?

Ilyas is primarily a boy name. Elyas is primarily a boy name.

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