Elyjah
Elyjah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elyjah is a modern creative spelling of the traditional biblical name Elijah. It derives from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. In the United States, it is a moderately used alternative spelling that offers a distinct visual style while retaining the classic pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
1,961 babies in the United States have been named Elyjah since 1880. It ranks #2906 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1569.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.6 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- FL (16 %)
- NY (11 %)
- OH (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 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 695 |
| 2010-2019 | 776 |
| 2020-2029 | 358 |
Nicknames
Eli, Lije
Fun facts
- The spelling Elyjah replaces the traditional 'i' with a 'y', reflecting contemporary U.S. naming trends.
- It shares its direct origin with Elijah, which has been in continuous use for thousands of years.