Elias is also mentioned in other holy books belonging to other religions like the Quran. Elias isn’t just a popular first name it’s also a common last name in many cultures. Elias is a strong name that connotes strength and leadership in its bearers, just like Elijah the Prophet. In Greek, its feminine variant is Iliana.

Elias is a rather popular name in the United States. In 2020 it was ranked as the 53rd most popular name for boys in the United States. Elias has steadily risen in popularity over the last decade. The name started to garner popularity in the 18th century after composed Felix Mendelssohn named a musical piece “Elias.” The name also saw a rise in popularity in the 1960s and has maintained a steady ascent since that year. Some people, especially Christians, attribute the name’s popularity today to the fact that the name was adopted by various early saints in the Middle Ages.

Name Variations 

Elias has several variations that are either biblical or of Greek, Hebrew or English origins. Some of the most common are: 

Eelis (Finnish)Elia (Italian) Eliane (French) Elie (French)Elijah (Hebrew)Elijas (Finnish) Eliou (Greek)Elis (Swedish) Helias (Latin)Ilias (Greek) 

Similar Names

Similar names to Elias include:

EliElijahElisha Ethan GabrielLevi SilasTobias 

The most common nickname given to people who are named Elias is Eli. 

Suggested Sibling Names 

Here are other names that have a similar feel to Elias: 

Caleb Eleanor Ezekiel Henry IssacJeremiahJohnNoah Timothy 

Famous People Named Elias  

Elias is a strong name steeped in biblical history this has made it popular over the years. Walt Disney’s middle name is Elias, given to him in honor of his father whose first name was Elias. If you are thinking of naming your baby Elias and wondering who your baby will share a name with, here are some of the most popular people who are also named Elias: 

Elias Ashmole, English antiquary and politician Elias Canetti, Bulgarian writer Elias Disney, Canadian businessman and father to Walt Disney Elias Figueroa, soccer player Elias Gottlob Haussmann, German painter in the baroque age Elias Harger, actor Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine Elias Samson, American professional wrestler also known as Jeffrey Logan SciulloElias Toufexis, Greek and Canadian actor 

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