What is the origin of the name Elayah?

Elayah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Elayah?

Elayah is currently ranked #4296 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Elayah?

Elayah is pronounced ee-LIE-yah.

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GirlHebrew

Elayah

ee-LIE-yah

Popularity

#4296

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

375

Peak Year

#43 in 2023

First Recorded

2002

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern variation of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning 'My God is Yahweh'.

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Elle Laya Eli

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Elle Laya Eli

Spelling Variations

Elijah Elia

Similar Names

Amelia Olivia Isla Aaliyah

Personality Traits

GentleKindSpiritualIntelligent

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