Eliaz

A boy's name with 471 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#5279 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Fewer than 471 Americans have ever been named Eliaz. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and peaked modestly at 35 births in 2019 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.

In the most recent SSA release, Eliaz ranks #5279 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Eliaz is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Elias or Elijah — from the Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'the Lord is my God.' The prophet Elijah is one of the most dramatic figures in the Hebrew Bible, called to heaven in a chariot of fire.

EtymologyShow more

Eliaz first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1998. First appearing in the 1990s, Eliaz emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Without a confirmed origin classification, Eliaz may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.

At a Glance

471

Total births

Since 1998

2019

Peak

35 births

1998

First recorded

27 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Eliaz was #4305 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5279, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1998Peak: 2019 (35 births)Current: #5279

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eliaz
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	113	#4523	▼
2010s	220	#4718	▲
2000s	120	#6476	▲
1990s	18	#7110	—

The Story of Eliaz

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2019, Eliaz is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eliaz are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.

How rare is Eliaz?

Only about 1 in every 200,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eliaz — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2010s with 220 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Eliaz by the numbers

Would fill 10 school buses
Meeting one Eliaz per day would take 1.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1998–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eliaz
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	18	#5279	-8 (-30.8%)
2023	26	#4141	+1 (4.0%)
2022	25	#4208	+3 (13.6%)
2021	22	#4528	0
2020	22	#4461	-13 (-37.1%)
2019	35	#3280	+8 (29.6%)
2018	27	#3916	-2 (-6.9%)
2017	29	#3702	+2 (7.4%)
2016	27	#3911	+8 (42.1%)
2015	19	#4933	-2 (-9.5%)
2014	21	#4586	+6 (40.0%)
2013	15	#5741	-4 (-21.1%)
2012	19	#4905	+4 (26.7%)
2011	15	#5748	+2 (15.4%)
2010	13	#6456	-6 (-31.6%)
2009	19	#4981	+2 (11.8%)
2008	17	#5315	+1 (6.3%)
2007	16	#5500	+4 (33.3%)
2006	12	#6583	+3 (33.3%)
2005	9	#7824	-11 (-55.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliaz a boy's or girl's name?

Eliaz is primarily a boy's name.

When was Eliaz most popular?

Eliaz reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 35 births that year. It is currently ranked #5279 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Eliaz?

Eliaz is currently ranked #5279 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 471 babies since 1998.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024