Total births
446
Boys' name · since 2002
Eliyas
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 446 babies named Eliyas, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4176
- among boys today
- 446
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
446 babies have been named Eliyas since 2002, making it today's #4176 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Eliyas recorded 446 times among boys since 2002, holding rank #4176 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #4176 among boys today
- 446 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eliyas is currently the #4176 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 446 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4176
- among boys today
- 446
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Eliyas vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4176
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Eliyas was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
40 babies were named Eliyas in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Eliyas compares
446 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eliyas's all-time total is 22% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eliyas | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 446 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eliyas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Eliyas's full recorded timeline at 2014, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Eliyas at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#4,176
Active since
2002
Eliyas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Eliyas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Eliyas's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Eliyas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 62
2000s
62 births
- 2010s
2010s
195 births
- 2020s
2020s
189 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 195 births (44% of all-time use).
Eliyas by state
Where Eliyas concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 9.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Eliyas's total US births 9.4%
Even split
42 of 446 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eliyas? ▼
Since 2002, Social Security records show 446 babies named Eliyas. Today it holds rank #4176 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 40 births.
When was Eliyas most popular? ▼
Eliyas was most popular in the 2010s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Eliyas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eliyas are California (42 births), New York (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Eliyas been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Eliyas since 2002 -- 24 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Eliyas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elijah, Eli, Elias, Elisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eliyas's data
- Eliyas's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (195 total births) through the 2020s (189) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Eliyass (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eliyas
Nearby Names Like Eliyas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eliyas
Elijah Boy
#8 380,611 births
Eli Boy
#92 153,495 births
Elias Boy
#25 129,263 births
Elisha Boy
#846 15,668 births
Elian Boy
#237 15,268 births
Compare Eliyas side by side: Eliyas vs Elijah Eliyas vs Eli Eliyas vs Elias
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2002–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eliyas: #4176 Boys' Name - 446 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eliyas. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eliyas draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.