Elyas
Every Elyas since 1988 — 2,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elyas
Elyas is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,263 in 2025 with 156 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 2,084 American babies have been named Elyas. Its peak came in 2024, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elyas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elyas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | #1,263 |
| 2024 | 164 | #1,224 |
| 2023 | 155 | #1,249 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,416 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,400 |
| 2020 | 119 | #1,455 |
| 2019 | 125 | #1,409 |
| 2018 | 118 | #1,470 |
| 2017 | 90 | #1,726 |
| 2016 | 76 | #1,930 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,309 |
| 2014 | 85 | #1,771 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1,884 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,217 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,026 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,217 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,264 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,695 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2,348 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,176 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,263 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,800 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,555 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,209 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,960 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,103 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,117 |
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Famous people named Elyas
- Elyas M'Barek Actor · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elyas in 2025?
Elyas ranked #1,263 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 156 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elyas?
2,084 babies have been named Elyas in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elyas most popular?
Elyas peaked in 2024, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Elyas a boy or girl name?
Elyas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elyas rising or falling?
Elyas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elyas?
Well-known people named Elyas include Elyas M'Barek (actor).