How Many People Are Named Eliyas?

Complete statistics for the name Eliyas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eliyas
Very Rare
Ethiopian

Eliyas, a very rare male name, is so uncommon that only 1 in 798,004 Americans share it. With just 414 people named Eliyas living today, it's clear this name is a modern choice, peaking in popularity in 2022.

~414
Living in US
1 in 798,004
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Ethiopian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,910
Worldwide Bearers
#44,592
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,473
🇮🇳 India
4,626
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,841
🇮🇩 Indonesia
803
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
68
🇨🇩 DR Congo
55
🇺🇬 Uganda
50
🇳🇬 Nigeria
42
🇲🇾 Malaysia
41

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
414 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
417
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 417 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eliyas Through the Generations

Eliyas has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations, with all 417 recorded births occurring since 2000. The name's peak year was 2022, when 40 babies were given the name, indicating its growing appeal. Today, the average age of someone named Eliyas is just 10 years old, with all individuals being under 30, making it a truly contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 35
New York 6
Florida 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Eliyas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eliyas's Ethiopian roots

📄 About the Name Eliyas

How Many People Have the Name Eliyas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 414 people in the United States currently share the name Eliyas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 798,004 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eliyas a Common or Rare Name?

Eliyas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Eliyas Mean?

Eliyas means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Ethiopian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eliyas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Eliyas Most Popular?

The name Eliyas reached peak popularity in 2022, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eliyas?

Approximately 414 people named Eliyas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 417. That works out to roughly 1 in 798,004 Americans.

Is Eliyas a rare name?

Eliyas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 798,004 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eliyas mean?

Eliyas means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Ethiopian origins.

Is Eliyas more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eliyas are male and 0% are female.

When was Eliyas most popular?

Eliyas peaked in 2022 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US414
All-Time Births417
1 in X1 in 798,004
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2022
World Rank#44,592
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.