Eliah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eliah is a Hebrew name derived from Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' It has evolved through historical forms like Eliyahu and Eliahu. The name carries a biblical relevance as a variant of Elijah, a prominent prophet. Its popularity surged in the 19th century and it is now viewed as a modern, unique name with spiritual connotations.
The name Eliah is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eliah has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eliah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5385th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6514th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3418th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2814th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7752nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6562nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eliah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eliah"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Eliah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'My God is Yahweh.'
Meaning
My God is Yahweh
Language Evolution
Eliyahu, Eliahu, Eliah
Biblical Background
Eliah is a variant of Elijah, a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, influenced by biblical references and the revival of interest in Hebrew names.
Variants & Derivatives
Elijah, Elia, Eli
Modern Popularity & Image
Eliah is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with spiritual and biblical significance.
Famous People
Eliah Kagan - a notable figure in contemporary literature.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eliah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eliah"
"Eliah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5385th of 10718 | 56 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6514th of 16616 | 90 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3418th of 24088 | 452 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2814th of 23106 | 524 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7752nd of 35406 | 229 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6562nd of 30306 | 219 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
52.56% 3844th/7313 |
34.95% 2608th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
38.74% 2643rd/6822 |
34.07% 2138th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
92.14% 6738th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
70.49% 4424th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eliah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eliah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.