Elyas

Elyas is a masculine given name used in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew Eliyahu, the source of the English name Elijah, and shares the meaning often rendered as "Yahweh is my God." In Arabic-speaking contexts, the name is commonly rendered Ilyas (إلياس), while in English-language contexts Elyas may be used to reflect local pronunciation. Variants include Elias, Eliasz (Polish), Elías (Spanish), Élie (French), and Ilias (Greek/European forms). The spelling Elyas is particularly common among Arabic-speaking communities and in parts of South Asia and Europe that adopt Arabic-derived names.

Uses: The name has broad religious and cultural associations due to Elijah/Ilyas, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible and in the Qur'an, where Ilyas is revered as a prophet who called people to monotheism. Consequently Elyas is found among Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities, though usage is not restricted to any one faith.

Popularity and demographics: The name remains in use across several countries, with regional frequency shaped by local naming customs. It is sometimes adopted by families of diaspora communities seeking traditional or religiously resonant names.

Variants and transliteration: Ilyas, Elias, Elijah, Elías, Élias, Iljas, Ilia, Ilias, among others, reflect transliteration from Hebrew, Arabic, and other languages.

Given the potential for confusion with similar forms, many carriers of the name recognize Elyas as part of a broader family of names tracing back to Eliyahu.