Elijiah
Elijiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elijiah is a variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Elijah. It derives from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' In the United States, it serves as a less common phonetic spelling variant of the classic name Elijah.
Popularity in the United States
1,151 babies in the United States have been named Elijiah since 1880. It ranks #3543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.1 %)
- TX (30.5 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- PA (4 %)
- OH (3.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 548 |
| 2010-2019 | 370 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah
Fun facts
- Elijiah includes an extra 'i' compared to the traditional biblical spelling Elijah.
- Over 1,100 boys in the United States have been given this specific spelling since 1880.