Meaning"My God is my father." | Formal: "God is my father."
OriginHebrew / Biblical
GenderMale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#8211
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Origin & history of Eliav
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Hebrew / Biblical roots
The name Eliav is best understood as a variant or modern spelling connected to Elijah. The root name Elijah has origins in Hebrew and Biblical and is generally associated with the meaning the Lord is my God. This makes Eliav a creative or alternate form that carries the sound and general symbolism of Elijah, while giving the name a more distinctive spelling. Because Eliav itself may not have a separate ancient etymology, its meaning is most safely traced through the better-documented root name Elijah.
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Root name
The root form of Eliav is
Eliav — meaning "My God is my father." | Formal: "God is my father.".
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Modern usage
Eliav remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Eliav?
2015peak year
Eliav has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #8211), with about 10 babies named Eliav each year. In 2015, 13 babies received the name (ranked #6433). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 149.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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