Elijha
Elijha is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elijha is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Hebrew name Elijah. The name ultimately derives from Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. While Elijah is immensely popular in the United States, Elijha functions as a rare variant.
Popularity in the United States
759 babies in the United States have been named Elijha since 1880. It ranks #3917 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- TX (27.8 %)
- NY (13 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 356 |
| 2010-2019 | 177 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah
Fun facts
- Elijha incorporates an extra letter 'h' inside the traditional spelling Elijah.
- Fewer than 1,000 U.S. boys have received this exact spelling variant since 1880.