UK boy's name
Eliav
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "my God is father".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eliav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eliav is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Eliav. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eliav ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Eliav.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Eliav mean?
The name Eliav is a Hebrew name that has its origins in ancient Israel. It is derived from the Hebrew words "El" meaning "God" and "av" meaning "father," making the name's literal meaning "God is father."
The name Eliav first appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the book of Numbers. It is mentioned as the name of one of the leaders of the Israelite tribe of Reuben during the exodus from Egypt. This suggests that the name has been in use for at least three thousand years.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eliav was a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. Eliav ben Shmuel was a renowned Torah commentator and is known for his work on the Talmud.
In the 12th century, Eliav ben Yehuda was a notable Hebrew grammarian and poet who lived in Spain. He is best known for his work on the Hebrew language, which helped to establish rules and structure for the language.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Eliav ben Yaakov was a prominent rabbi and scholar from Lithuania. He was known for his expertise in Jewish law and his teachings on the Talmud.
In more recent history, Eliav Sela was an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as the Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1983 to 1987. He played a significant role in shaping Israel's foreign policy during that time.
Another notable figure with the name Eliav is Eliav Cohen, an Israeli actor and filmmaker. He has appeared in several popular Israeli television shows and movies, and has also directed and produced several films.
The name Eliav has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the ages. Its meaning and origin are deeply rooted in the Hebrew language and the cultural and religious traditions of ancient Israel.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Eliav by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliav was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Eliav: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eliav in the UK right now?
In 2014, Eliav was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eliav most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Eliav in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eliav?
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "my God is father".
How many people are called Eliav in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Eliav across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.