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At a Glance: Name: Elijah – Meaning: my God is Yahweh – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ih-LY-jah
Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh," pronounced ih-LY-jah. It carries a romantic, storybook, vintage feel, and if you're drawn to names with real weight and history behind them, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Elijah
Meaning: My god is yahweh.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Elijah
Phonetic: ih-LY-jah IPA: /ɪˈlaɪdʒə/
Popularity of Elijah
Elijah has held strong for years, peaking at #4 in 2020 with 13,224 baby boys given the name, and settling to #8 in 2024 with 11,171 — still solidly in the top 10 based on Social Security data spanning 1880-2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Elijah mean?
My god is yahweh. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elijah)
How do you pronounce Elijah?
Elijah is pronounced ih-LY-jah (IPA: /ɪˈlaɪdʒə/).
Is Elijah a popular name right now?
Elijah peaked at #4 in 2020 and is ranked #8 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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