Elias

Elias Meaning & Origin

About Elias
The surname Elias is derived from the Hebrew given name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." It is a biblical name associated with the prophet Elijah, known for his zeal and devotion to God. The surname Elias signifies a connection to this biblical figure and reflects a heritage rooted in religious faith and devotion.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Elias is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Elias: 24,696
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,443
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elias based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Elias is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L AY1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/Ι™ΛˆlaΙͺΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elias in Braille

Here's how to represent Elias in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Elias in braille

How to sign the name Elias using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Elias using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elias in sign language

Numerology