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Elias: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

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What does Elias mean?

Elias is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Yahweh is my God”.

This Hebrew name has been cherished by parents seeking biblical significance and spiritual depth.

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Origin & History

Elias is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.

Numerology of Elias

Pythagorean Number

1

The Leader

Key Traits

Independent, pioneering, ambitious

Ruling Planet

☉︎Sun

Planetary Traits

Leadership, individuality, vitality

Names with numerology number 1 pair well with Life Paths 1, 5, 7. Check compatibility with your due date

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The letters of Elias

5 letters: 3 vowels, 2 consonants.

  1. E5
  2. L3
  3. I9
  4. A1
  5. S1

Vowels (shaded): E, I, A.

Expression

1

The Pioneer

all letters

5 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 1 = 19 → 10 → 1

Soul Urge

6

Love & family

vowels

5 + 9 + 1 = 15 → 6

Personality

4

Dependable

consonants

3 + 1 = 4

Popularity of Elias

Current Rank

#13

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

120,370

Elias is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

Elias in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#13

on the 2025 boys' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #8Mateo
  2. #10Lucas
  3. #12Levi
  4. #13Elias
  5. #14Luca
  6. #16Sebastian
  7. #17Hudson
  8. #18Samuel

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Names that share Elias's numbers

Elias: Expression 1, Soul Urge 6, Personality 4.

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Names that begin like Elias: Eli-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elias mean?
Elias is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is my God." It belongs to the Hebrew & Biblical family of names, carrying biblical significance and spiritual depth.
What is the numerology number for Elias?
In Pythagorean numerology, Elias has the number 1, known as The Leader. Key traits include: Independent, pioneering, ambitious. This number is ruled by Sun, the planet of leadership, individuality, vitality.
Is Elias a popular baby name?
Elias is quite popular, ranking #13 among baby names in the US.
What origin is the name Elias?
Elias is a Hebrew name from the Hebrew & Biblical tradition. Elias is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.
Is Elias compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Elias (Number 1) pairs well with Life Paths 1, 5, 7. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Elias.

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