How Many People Are Named Elyas?
Complete statistics for the name Elyas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elyas, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,908 people in the US, making up 1 in 172,976 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 1,926 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elyas Through the Generations
Elyas has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,926 total births recorded since its inception, the name has become increasingly favored, particularly in recent years. By 2024, it reached its peak with 163 births, indicating a strong upward trend. The average age of those named Elyas is 11, with most under 30, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elyas's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elyas
How Many People Have the Name Elyas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 231 people in the United States currently share the name Elyas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,434,845 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elyas a Common or Rare Name?
Elyas 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 Elyas Mean?
Elyas means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elyas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elyas Most Popular?
The name Elyas reached peak popularity in 2024, with 163 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 Elyas?
Approximately 231 people named Elyas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 231. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,434,845 Americans.
Is Elyas a rare name?
Elyas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,434,845 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elyas mean?
Elyas means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elyas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elyas are male and 0% are female.
When was Elyas most popular?
Elyas peaked in 2024 with 163 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.