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Elija

ee-LIE-juh

Elija is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variant of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning "my God is the Lord." It is a powerful biblical name.”. It currently ranks #6925 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2008.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Elija Means

A variant of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning "my God is the Lord." It is a powerful biblical name.

The Story of Elija

This is the sound of a prophet's conviction and a father's devotion, a powerful biblical name that waited millennia for your son.

Elija is a resonant variant of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'my God is the Lord.' This powerful biblical name belongs to one of the most revered prophets in the Old Testament, known for his unwavering faith and dramatic ascension to heaven. The name has journeyed through centuries and cultures, carried by those who sought strength and divine connection.

The sound of 'Elija' carries a profound gravitas, a name that feels both ancient and intensely personal. When you speak it, you might feel the weight of its history and the strength it bestows. You can imagine writing this commanding name on a birth announcement, a bold declaration of the powerful spirit you already sense in your son.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#56 in 2008

Total Births

1,154

First Recorded

1889

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