Name Profile
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
Syllables3
Nicknames for Elijah
ElijElijyEliJahElie
Popularity in the U.S.
Elijah ranks #8 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 11,171 births..
Elijah popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Elijah had 11,171 births in 2024.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,676 | #11 |
| 2016 | 13,930 | #9 |
| 2017 | 13,388 | #8 |
| 2018 | 12,960 | #7 |
| 2019 | 13,339 | #5 |
| 2020 | 13,034 | #4 |
| 2021 | 12,825 | #4 |
| 2022 | 12,075 | #5 |
| 2023 | 11,503 | #5 |
| 2024 | 11,171 | #8 |
Middle Name Ideas
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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.?
Elijah ranks #8 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 11,171 births..
What are common nicknames for Elijah?
Popular nicknames include Elij, Elijy, Eli, Jah, Elie.