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Eliyas

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eliyas: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

Eliyas is a variant of the Hebrew name Elijah or Elias, meaning “Yahweh is my God.” It appears in the Old Testament as the prophet Elijah, who performed miracles and ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire—a figure revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. More recently, the name gained visibility through Ethiopian-born athlete Eliyas Sileshi, a long-distance runner. While no major place bears the name directly, the biblical Elijah’s association with Mount Carmel in Israel gives it a geographical echo. Eliyas is especially common among Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox communities, offering a multicultural alternative to the more familiar Elijah or Elias while retaining the same powerful, spiritual meaning.