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Elijah

“My God is Yahweh”Hebrew

BoyHebrew3 syllablesCurrent rank #8 (2024)

About Elijah

Elijah is a powerful and deeply rooted Hebrew boy's name meaning "my God is Yahweh." Blending spiritual significance with a soft, melodic pronunciation, this charismatic name strikes a perfect balance between ancient reverence and contemporary style.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Pronunciationih-LYE-juh
Syllables3

Nicknames for Elijah

ElijElijyEliJahElie

Popularity in the U.S.

Elijah ranks #8 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 11,171 births..

Current #85Y -16%Peak 2016
11K12K13K151617181920212223242015: 13,676 births2016: 13,930 births2017: 13,388 births2018: 12,960 births2019: 13,339 births2020: 13,034 births2021: 12,825 births2022: 12,075 births2023: 11,503 births2024: 11,171 births

Elijah had 11,171 births in 2024.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elijah mean?

Elijah is commonly linked to the meaning My God is Yahweh and is associated with Hebrew roots.

Is Elijah a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Elijah ranks #8 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 11,171 births..

How is Elijah pronounced?

A common pronunciation is ih-LYE-juh.

What are common nicknames for Elijah?

Popular nicknames include Elij, Elijy, Eli, Jah, Elie.