Eliya: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֵלִיָּה
Pronounced eh-lee-YAH
Meaning of Eliya
Eliya means "Yah is my God". It is a form of the name of the prophet Elijah in the Bible: "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet." Used for both boys and girls.
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming Of the great and terrible day of the LORD.
הִנֵּה אָנֹכִי שֹׁלֵחַ לָכֶם אֵת אֵלִיָּה הַנָּבִיא לִפְנֵי בּוֹא יוֹם יְהֹוָה הַגָּדוֹל וְהַנּוֹרָא׃
Eliya in Hebrew
Eliya is written אליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵלִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 46 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy God is the Lord
- Pronunciationeh-lee-YAH
- Hebrewאליה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Eliya ranked #11 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,033 babies).
In 2024, Eliya ranked #95 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (182 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #66, in 2016.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 1,033 | 95 | 182 |
| 2023 | 18 | 821 | 84 | 208 |
| 2022 | 17 | 834 | 77 | 238 |
| 2021 | 17 | 795 | 91 | 210 |
| 2020 | 20 | 782 | 72 | 253 |
| 2019 | 22 | 750 | 78 | 231 |
| 2018 | 22 | 744 | 72 | 266 |
| 2017 | 25 | 712 | 74 | 250 |
| 2016 | 22 | 758 | 66 | 291 |
| 2015 | 25 | 659 | 68 | 302 |
| 2014 | 22 | 652 | 71 | 263 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Eliya
What does the name Eliya mean?
Eliya means "Yah is my God". It is a form of the name of the prophet Elijah in the Bible: "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet." Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Eliya?
Eliya is pronounced eh-lee-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eliya in Hebrew?
Eliya is written אליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵלִיָּה).
Is Eliya a biblical name?
Yes. Eliya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Malachi 3:23.
How popular is the name Eliya in Israel?
In 2024, Eliya ranked #11 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,033 babies). In 2024, Eliya ranked #95 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (182 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #66, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Eliya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אליה adds up to 46 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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