✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Elias

/ ee-LY-as /

masculine

Meaning

Yahweh is God

Origin

Hebrew / Greek

Elias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Elijah. It has been a mainstay in various cultures due to its biblical significance, particularly through the prophet Elijah. The name gained traction during the Middle Ages and has seen a massive resurgence in the 21st century as a softer, more melodic alternative to the classic Elijah.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Elias.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

INFJ

14.25%

INFP

12.1%

ENFJ

10.5%

ISFJ

9.15%

INTJ

8.4%

ENFP

7.8%

INTP

6.3%

ISTJ

5.9%

ENTJ

4.5%

ISFP

4.1%

ENTP

3.9%

ESFJ

3.2%

ISTP

2.8%

ESTJ

2.5%

ESFP

2.4%

ESTP

2.2%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Elias strikes a balance between ancient spiritual gravity and modern stylistic lightness. It is highly popular in Scandinavia, Germany, and the United States, making it a truly international choice that feels sophisticated yet approachable.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Elias Howe

American inventor and sewing machine pioneer (1819–1867)

Elias Canetti

Bulgarian-born Nobel Prize-winning novelist (1905–1994)

Elias Koteas

Canadian actor known for his roles in Thin Red Line and Chicago P.D. (b. 1961)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Silas Ezra Gabriel Josiah Caleb

Girls

Lydia Naomi Adeline Selah Iris