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Elias

Pronunciation: [ uhl-EYE-uhs ]

Girl Name #23,668 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elias is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhl-EYE-uhs.

Parents who love the name Elias often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#23,668
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Eli Ely Eliie

Also a Boy Name

Elias is also used as a boy name, ranked #25.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elias

Is Elias a boy or girl name?
Elias is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #23668. As a boy name, it is ranked #25. Elias is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Elias?
Elias is pronounced uhl-EYE-uhs.
How popular is the name Elias?
Elias is currently ranked #23668 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Elias?
Common nicknames for Elias include Eli, Ely, and Eliie.
Is Elias a common or rare name?
Elias is an uncommon name, ranked #23668 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elias

Elias is a girl name .

Is Elias a boy or girl name? Elias is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,668 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25. Elias is more commonly used as a boy name.

Elias is currently ranked #23,668 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elias include Eli, Ely, and Eliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Elias include Eliana, Elianna, Elia, Elianny, Eliany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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