"my God is strength"
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"God has helped"
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Eliaz is a variant of the Hebrew name Elias (itself a Greek form of Elijah), composed of the elements 'El' (God) and 'az' (strength), meaning 'my God is strength.' The name belongs to the ancient tradition of Hebrew theophoric names — names that contain a divine element. Elijah, its parent name, was one of the most celebrated prophets in the Hebrew Bible, who confronted King Ahab and called down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel.
Eliaz has grown in popularity particularly in Spanish-speaking and Latino communities as a variant of Elias that retains the final -z sound common in Spanish surnames and given names. As Biblical names like Elijah and Elias have surged globally, Eliaz offers a distinctive spelling with Mediterranean flair.
In Jewish tradition, the prophet Elijah (Eliyahu/Eliaz) is one of the most important figures — a chair is reserved for him at circumcision ceremonies, and he is awaited as herald of the Messiah. In Islam, Ilyas is a respected prophet. The name carries enormous spiritual weight across Abrahamic religions.
Historical Record
Eliaz first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 471 babies have been named Eliaz in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eliaz is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #5,263 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The prophet Elijah is the only biblical figure other than Enoch said to have ascended to heaven without dying
- Elijah appears in the New Testament Transfiguration scene alongside Moses
- The -az ending is common in Hebrew names meaning strength, as in Boaz
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Elias Koteas
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Elijah the Prophet
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Major Hebrew prophet in the 9th century BCE who confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, featured prominently in the Book...
Major Hebrew prophet in the 9th century BCE who confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, featured prominently in the Books of Kings and Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,263
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Spanish Latino American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Eliaz
Eliaz is a boy name with Hebrew, Spanish, Latino, and American origins . The name means "my God is strength" in Hebrew .
Eliaz is currently ranked #5,263 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Eliaz has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Eliaz include Eli and Ez. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Eliaz include Elias, Elian, Eliam, Eliab, Eliazar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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