Eliyah
Eliyah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Eliyah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' It is used in the United States as a contemporary alternative spelling that highlights a traditional Biblical root. Though relatively rare historically, its usage has increased in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
775 babies in the United States have been named Eliyah since 1880. It ranks #3901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1708.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.3 %)
- FL (29.7 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- NJ (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 313 |
| 2020-2029 | 219 |
Nicknames
Eli, Lije
Fun facts
- Eliyah closely reflects the direct Hebrew pronunciation (Eliyahu) of the traditional name Elijah.
- While historically uncommon, over a quarter of all recorded U.S. births for Eliyah have occurred since 2020.