Eliyah

The name Eliyah for boys represents an alternative spelling of the biblical name Elias, which goes back to the ancient Hebrew Eliyahu (אליהו). Translated from Hebrew, it means 'my God is Yahweh'.

What does the name Eliyah mean?

Eliyah is an alternative spelling of the biblical name Elias, which is derived from the ancient Hebrew Eliyahu (אליהו). The Hebrew translation means 'my God is Yahweh'. The roots of the name lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ), whose short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה) consists of the elements 'ēl (אֵל) for 'God' and yâh (יָה) for 'the name of God'. Other variants include Eliah, Eliahs, Eliyas, Eljah, Elija, Elijah, Elijas, and Elia.

Where does the name Eliyah come from?

The first name Eliyah has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'my God is Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Eliyah?

The name Eliyah is pronounced in German as a three-syllable, strongly vowel-stressed name. It sounds mostly like 'E-li-jah' [eˈliːja] and begins with a long E sound that radiates brightness. The middle syllable with a long I provides a calm sound extension. The open ending '-ah' gives the name a certain expansiveness and softness. Eliyah sounds melodic and has a spiritual resonance - harmonious, modern, and present.

When is the name day of Eliyah?

The name day of Eliyah falls on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

Eliyah enjoys great popularity in Germany. Currently, the name ranks 1,506th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 1,020th place. In the last ten years, Eliyah has been chosen as a first name about 220 times, placing it 1,463rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,718th.