Eliah

Eliah is a male variant of the biblical name Elias and is used in the Netherlands as well as in Italy. The name has its origin in the ancient Hebrew Eliyahu (אליהו) and can be translated as 'my God is Yahweh' or 'Yahweh is God'.

What does the name Eliah mean?

Eliah represents a Dutch and Italian form of the biblical name Elias, which goes back to the ancient Hebrew Eliyahu (אליהו). Translated, this name means 'my God is Yahweh' or 'Yahweh is God'. The roots of the name lie in ancient Hebrew and derive from the Hebrew 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ). The short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה) consists of the elements 'ēl (אֵל) for 'God' and yâh (יָה) for 'the name of God'. Other variants include Eliahs, Eliyah, Eliyas, Eljah, Elija, Elijah, Elijas, and Elia.

Where does the name Eliah come from?

The name Eliah has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'my God is Yahweh'. The components consist of 'ēl, which means 'God', and yâh, which means 'the name of God'. The name is used in various languages, including Biblical, German, Dutch, and Italian.

How do you pronounce Eliah?

The name Eliah is typically pronounced with three syllables and sounds very vocal-rich. It is usually rendered as 'E-li-ah' [eˈliːa], with the name starting with a clear E sound that radiates openness. The stressed middle syllable has a long I sound, and the open ending '-ah' gives the name a gentle, floating grace. Eliah sounds melodic and sensitive, which lends it a certain elegance and modern spirituality.

When is the name day of Eliah?

Eliah celebrates his name day on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Eliah enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 245th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 224th. Over the last ten years, Eliah has been given as a first name about 2,800 times, placing it 253rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 270th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ehlia / Ele / Eli / Elli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Elijah Wood (actor)