Eelis

Eelis is a masculine Finnish name derived from the Hebrew name Elias (Elijah), which means 'Yahweh is God' or 'the Lord is my God'. In Finland and other Nordic countries, Eelis has been used for centuries as a distinctive cultural variant. The name carries a sense of history and tradition in Finnish culture while remaining relatively unknown outside the Nordic region. In Finland, it has experienced periods of popularity, particularly as families have embraced traditional Finnish names. Eelis has a crisp, clean sound with its two syllables and soft ending, embodying the characteristic melodic quality of Finnish names while remaining straightforward and masculine.

Pronounced AY-lis.

As of October 2026, Eelis ranked #12749 for boys in US births in 2016 SSA.