Will my child share the name Eliyas with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Eliyas per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eliyas in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Eliyas becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Eliyas is at its highest recorded position — #1,093 in 2025, with 27 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,682.

Is Eliyas a good choice for a distinctive name?

Eliyas is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Eliyas a popular baby name in the United States?

Eliyas does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Eliyas is a distinctive choice, ranked #1093 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Eliyas in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Eliyas

2024 marks Eliyas's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1235. The name has climbed 1447 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Eliyas is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Eliyas in their class.