Boy nameCurrently #1,258 in the USSteady
Eliyahu
4 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Eliyahu's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Eliyahu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Eliyahu |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 78 |
| 2003 | 64 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 76 |
| 2007 | 80 |
| 2008 | 94 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 115 |
| 2011 | 126 |
| 2012 | 109 |
| 2013 | 123 |
| 2014 | 121 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 130 |
| 2017 | 104 |
| 2018 | 110 |
| 2019 | 119 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2021 | 124 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2023 | 144 |
| 2024 | 156 |
Eliyahu through the decades
- Eliyahu peaked in 2024, when 156 babies were named Eliyahu in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Eliyahu has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Eliyahu currently ranks #1,258 in the US and is holding steady.