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Elijah

ih-LY-juh

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✦ Meaning

“Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh,' biblical prophet known for miracles and rapture, iconic across Jewish and Christian traditions.”

Popularity Over Time

Elijah US popularity rank over timeRank 684 in 1968 to rank 4 in 2020. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#4#344#6841900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #8 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

3

Nicknames

LijahJahLije

Style

StrongClassicTimelessRomantic

Famous Bearers

  • Elijah Wood
  • Elijah Cummings (congressman)
  • Elijah Mikaelson (fictional
  • Vampire Diaries)

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Hebrew, Christian, and secular contexts globally

People Also Ask

Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh,' biblical prophet known for miracles and rapture, iconic across Jewish and Christian traditions.

Elijah is currently ranked #8 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Elijah include Lijah, Jah, Lije.

Names that pair beautifully with Elijah include Orion, Leander, Thaddeus, Caspian, Felix.