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Eliijah

ee-LYE-jah

Eliijah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variant spelling of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2008.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Eliijah Means

A variant spelling of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.

The Story of Eliijah

This name is a modern rendering of an ancient voice, a prophecy of divine connection whispered across generations.

Eliijah is a variant spelling of Elijah, the venerable Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' It first appeared in the early 2000s, a contemporary echo of a significant biblical figure.

For your son, Eliijah carries a spirit of intelligence and creativity. It is a name for a child you imagine will possess a deep inner wisdom and a friendly nature, connecting with the world thoughtfully.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Elijah Wood

    American actor known for 'Lord of the Rings'

  • Elijah Muhammad

    Religious leader of the Nation of Islam

Personality Traits

SpiritualIntelligentFriendlyCreative

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#8 in 2008

Total Births

48

First Recorded

2007

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