86%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Ancient Roman Pronounced Pron. /ˈae̯.li.us/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Roman family name that was possibly derived from the Greek word ἥλιος (helios) meaning "sun". This was the family name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootheliosFeminine FormAeliaOther Languages & CulturesElio(Italian) People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange complex serious Categories celestial, emperors, fire, light, nature, nomina, Stoic philosophers, sun, surnames, uncertain etymology, yellow