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Elijah: Meaning & Origin

Elijah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “My God is Yahweh”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 7% of baby names. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

ih-LYE-jah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

93/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 7% of popular names.

Nicknames

Eli

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

↘ 26%
61
2010
45
Current
#29
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander

Famous Namesakes

  • Elijah Wood (actor)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Elijah

Elias

Variant of Elijah

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