Elijah name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Hebrew

Usage: Arabic, Arabic, English, Hebrew, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Elijah

e-li-jah

Meaning: Beautiful, Sweet, Smart, Loving and My God is Yahweh

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What does Elijah mean?
Variations of Elijah
Nicknames for Elijah
Middle Names for Elijah
How popular is Elijah?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Elijah
Sibling Names for Elijah
Famous People Named Elijah
Lists having Elijah

What does Elijah mean?

Elijah is a Hebrew baby name that means “the Lord is my God”. It is derived from the Hebrew אלי and יהו, which are the names of God in the Old Testament.

Elijah was a very popular name in the Biblical era, borne by many characters in both the Old and New Testaments. In recent years, it has been gaining popularity again as a biblical name for boys.

There are many famous people named Elijah, including:
-Elijah Wood, American actor; Elijah Muhammad, African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist; Elijah Cummings, American politician; Elijah Whitney, American inventor of the cotton gin

After reading this article, you may agree that the name Elijah is a great choice for a baby boy.

Not only is it a strong and handsome name, but it also has a rich history and meaning behind it. If you are looking for a name for your son that is unique but still has traditional roots, then Elijah might be the perfect choice for you.

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How do I pronounce Elijah?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Elijah is e-li-jah.

Variants of Elijah

Eliyahu, Eelis, Elis, Eliot, Elian, Elijahjames, Elias, Ilias, Helge, Alias, Elia, Ellice, Eliyyahu, Ellis, Elisa, Elean, Iliyas, Helg, Helgi, Aalias, Eliah, Eli

Nicknames for Elijah

Some probable nicknames for baby name Elijah include:

Names that rhyme with Elijah

How popular is the name Elijah?

Elijah was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 295158 babies have been given the given name. At the peak of its usage in 2018, 13955 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 7th position.

However after 187 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 3 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales with over 12743 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At present peaking at the charts, 1519 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 41st position. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 4 times

Elijah used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1995 and over 2484 babies have been given the name in 46 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 46 years but it is still going strong. Also, Elijah was a common name in Netherlands.

Over 661 babies have been named Elijah since 2015. At the peak of its usage in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 6 years. Also, Elijah is common in New South Wales where over 3379 new-borns have been given the name since 2003.

Presently the name is rising, in 2018, it ranked 13rd when 333 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Elijah used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1997 and over 3099 babies have been given the name in 22 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2019,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 22 years but it is still going strong. Also, In Western Australia, Elijah was once a common name since emerging in 2019 it has been given to over 108 babies.

When at its peak in 2019,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 1 times Also, A common name in Victoria having over 1702 recievers in 12 years of usage.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2019, it ranked 20th when 247 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Elijah is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 2000 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 133 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Elijah. Over 420 babies in Ireland have been named Elijah. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 209 on boy names chart when 44 babies were named Elijah. There are over 374 babies that have been given the name Elijah in Switzerland.

Also, in Belgium, the name has been in use since 1999 and has secured the place in top 300 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 242 on boy names chart when 49 babies were named Elijah.

There are over 360 babies that have been given the name Elijah in Belgium.

Elijah is a rare baby name in Western Australia still in use today. There are over 108 babies that have been given the name Elijah in Western Australia.

But Elijah is a popular baby name in Nigeria where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Liberia, South Africa, Malawi, Uganda, South Sudan and Sudan.

As per our estimate, over 320000 babies have been bestowed Elijah around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	5	11452	5938	20
2022	5	11979	4446	31
2021	4	12708	4682	28
2020	4	13136	4337	31
2019	5	13371	5782	21
2018	7	12972	4232	33
2017	8	13405	4915	27
2016	9	13941	4985	27
2015	11	13687	4973	27
2014	11	13857	4264	34

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Elijah in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	549	647	19	17
	163	46	10	0
	246	165	3	3
	75	128	3	3
	57	0	1	0

What numbers say about Elijah?

You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with. You are compassionate and always put other people's needs before yours. You neglect your own issues and helping other is more important to you. Number 9 as your expression no represents your higher purpose in life. You have to see it before it happens and you have to believe you can do this. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin.

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Sarika - Rare girl name Sarika has its origin in Hebrew, meaning of Sarika is "A Thing of Beauty or Nature" is used predominantly in Sanskrit, Bengali and Tamil
Ibrahim - Ibrahim's meaning is Abraham, Arabic Form of Abraham or My Father is Exalted is originated from Arab and Hebrew and a boy name is especially used in Sindhi and Marathi. In 2018, lofty Ibrahim was the 400th most popular name in baby boy names list in United States
Kashmira - Kashmira's meaning is Grape, The Holy City or From Kashmir is used as a unisex name that came from Sanskrit is majorly used in Hindi and Sindhi
Roya - Unheard-of Roya is used commonly in Arabic, Roya means "Vision Dream, A Dream Come True or Dream" is a baby girl name
Eitzaz chiefly is used in Hindi and Arabic bestowed upon boys, meaning of Eitzaz is "Name of Prophet"

Middle names for Elijah

These familiar and endearing middle names flows beautifully with the baby name Elijah .

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Sibling Names for Elijah

Looking for the perfect sibling names to complement your little Elijah's moniker? Look no further! Check out our list of unique and timeless baby names that will perfectly match Elijah's charm and charisma. Whether you're looking for traditional, classic, or trendy names, we've got you covered!

Sister to Elijah

Names for Elijah's brother

Famous people named Elijah

Elijah Craig, Baptist preacher in Virginia
Elijah Fenton, English poet, biographer and translator
Elijah Masinde, Bukusu activist
Elijah Steele, early Northern California pioneer, jurist
Elijah Ward, U.S. Congressman during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era
Elijah Mizrachi, Talmudist and posek, an authority on Halakha
Elijah Bond, American lawyer and inventor
Elijah E. Unger, served as Los Angeles City Auditor
Elijah Hall, officer in the Continental Navy
Elijah Porter Barrows, American clergyman and writer
Elijah Hedding, American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Elijah Embree Hoss, American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Elijah Mudenda, Zambian politician

Elijah Bashyazi, Karaite Jewish hakham of the fifteenth century
Elijah Ba'al Shem of Chełm, Polish rabbi who served as chief rabbi of Chełm
Elijah Martindale, Indiana pioneer and a leader of the Restoration Movement
Elijah Lagat, was born and raised in Saniak Village
Elijah Leonard, Ontario businessman and political figure
Elijah Spira, was son of Benjamin Wolf Spira
Elijah ben Solomon Abraham ha-Kohen, was dayyan of Smyrna, almoner and preacher
Elijah Williams, eminent British chess player of the mid-19th century
Elijah Hise, United States diplomat and U.S. Representative
Elijah W. Reed, ship captain from Brooklin, Maine
Elijah Benamozegh, Italian rabbi and a noted Kabbalist
Elijah B. Lewis, U.S. Representative from Georgia

Elijah V. Brookshire, U.S. Representative from Indiana
Elijah Risley, U.S. Representative from New York
Elijah Spencer, American politician from New York
Elijah Miller, lawyer and judge in Auburn, New York
Elijah Wood, American actor, film producer
Elijah McCoy, Canadian born African American inventor and engineer
Elijah Impey, British judge
Elijah Blue Allman, American musician
Elijah Muhammad, black religious leader
Elijah Parish Lovejoy, American Presbyterian minister, journalist
Elijah Cummings, American politician and the U.S. Representative for
Elijah Harper, Canadian politician and Chief of his Red Sucker Lake community
Elijah Abel, was one of the earliest African-American members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Elijah Baley, fictional character
Elijah Hise Norton, US Congressman
Elijah Churchill, soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
Elijah S. Grammer, Republican Senator from Washington
Elijah Boardman, senator from Connecticut
Elijah H. Mills, American politician from Massachusetts
Elijah Clarke, American military officer
Elijah E. Myers, leading architect of government buildings
Elijah Millgram, American philosopher
Elijah Babbitt, Republican United States Representative
Elijah Tana, former Zambian footballer
Elijah Webb Chastain, American politician, soldier and lawyer
Elijah DeJesus in Pearl as Actress
Elijah T. Kelly in Blame as Actor

Elijah Oliver in Selma as Actor
Elijah Nash in Quest as Actor
Elijah Burke in Pope: Against All Odds as
Elijah Cook in The Source Awards as Actor
Elijah Kelly in Like a Virgin as
Elijah Grissom in Against the Grain as Actor
Elijah Velarde in Casa de mi Padre as Actor
Elijah Post composed the music of short Action Supremo
Elijah Murphy, from 2012 comedy movie We Do Monsters: Nemesis Von Smith, who characterized Doc Benton.
Elijah Castillo, from 2010 drama, romance flick Mayohan, who characterized Nino.
In 2012, Elijah Nelson played the role of Ira J. Finkelstein in comedy, family film Ira Finkelstein's Christmas.

Elijah Manning characterized the pivotal role of James In horror flick Hopeless.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
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Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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