Alijah
Alijah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Alijah is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the biblical name Elijah. It derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' The name has seen significant growth in contemporary United States usage, offering a fresh alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
14,231 babies in the United States have been named Alijah since 1880. It ranks #1005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #439.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.7 %)
- CA (12 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 533 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,646 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,865 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,176 |
Famous people named Alijah
- Alijah Vera-Tucker: Football Player, Athlete
- Alijah Arenas: Basketball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Al, Lije
Fun facts
- Alijah gained popularity as part of a modern American trend of replacing traditional initial 'E' sound letters with 'A'.
- It shares the exact same Hebrew etymology and spiritual meaning as the classic prophet name Elijah.