Eliel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eliel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eliel?
Eliel is spelled E-L-I-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Eliel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Eliel is derived from Hebrew elements related to God.
- Origin
- Eliel may derive from Hebrew roots commonly associated with religious or theophoric names.
- Pronunciation
- EH-lee-el · 3 syllables
Eliel Popularity in 2025
Rank#585
Recorded Births503
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #585 and recorded 14 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Eliel Mean?
Eliel is derived from Hebrew elements related to God.
Origin: Eliel may derive from Hebrew roots commonly associated with religious or theophoric names.
How Do You Pronounce Eliel?
PronunciationEH-lee-el
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Eliel?
- History
- Eliel appears in various religious texts, including some Jewish traditions, but its precise historical usage varies.
Eliel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 503 | #585 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 489 | #584 |
| 2023 | Boys | 292 | #834 |
| 2022 | Boys | 306 | #813 |
| 2021 | Boys | 275 | #854 |
| 2020 | Boys | 325 | #746 |
| 2019 | Boys | 400 | #662 |
| 2018 | Boys | 170 | #1,135 |
| 2017 | Boys | 116 | #1,460 |
| 2016 | Boys | 126 | #1,389 |
| 2015 | Boys | 121 | #1,416 |
| 2014 | Boys | 128 | #1,344 |
| 2013 | Boys | 132 | #1,305 |
| 2012 | Boys | 125 | #1,355 |
| 2011 | Boys | 128 | #1,327 |
| 2010 | Boys | 112 | #1,462 |
| 2009 | Boys | 106 | #1,546 |
| 2008 | Boys | 138 | #1,263 |
| 2007 | Boys | 150 | #1,176 |
| 2006 | Boys | 158 | #1,106 |
| 2005 | Boys | 145 | #1,128 |
| 2004 | Boys | 77 | #1,671 |
| 2003 | Boys | 42 | #2,470 |
When Was Eliel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
503 recorded births
National rank #585
2024 · Boys
489 recorded births
National rank #584
2019 · Boys
400 recorded births
National rank #662
2020 · Boys
325 recorded births
National rank #746
Where Eliel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #203 | 5 |
| MD | #251 | 22 |
| MA | #307 | 18 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| NJ | #363 | 22 |
| AZ | #392 | 19 |
| CO | #398 | 15 |