Elyas

Elyas is the Arabic variant of the biblical name Elias or Elija and carries the meaning '(my) God is Yahweh'.

What does the name Elyas mean?

Elyas represents an Arabic form of the biblical name Elias or Elija and means '(my) God is Yahweh'. In the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, Elija is considered one of the central prophets, who also appears in the Quran under the names Elyas or Ilyās. The first name Elyas is widely used internationally and is particularly common in Western Asia and Southeast Asia. Elyas is also a popular alternative to the variants Elias and Ilyas in Germany.

Where does the name Elyas come from?

The name Elyas has its origin in the Hebrew name Elijáhu, which is composed of the ancient Hebrew terms el, meaning 'the Mighty, God', and yahwe, the name of God.

How do you pronounce Elyas?

The pronunciation of Elyas is two syllables with a gentle transition. In Germany, the name is usually pronounced as 'E-lyas' [ˈeːli̯as], where the first sound is a long, bright E. The following syllable opens softly with an A, and the final s adds a subtle accent. Elyas conveys a friendly and melodic impression – a name that combines gentle dynamics and clear structure.

When is the name day of Elyas?

The name day of Elyas is celebrated on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Elyas enjoys great popularity as a first name. Currently, it ranks 200th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it ranked 119th. Over the last ten years, Elyas has been chosen around 5,000 times as a first name, earning it the 162nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 182nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Elly / Ely / Lyas

Similar first names

Famous people

• Elyas M'Barek (actor from Austria)
• Elyas Manochehr (Afghan football player)
• Elyas Mbarek (German actor)
• Elyas M´Barek (actor)