Elijah
ee-LYE-juh
Popularity
#5044
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
370,593
Peak Year
#14,030 in 2011
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. It is a powerful and significant name with biblical roots and a strong spiritual connotation.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Elijah Wood
American actor known for 'Lord of Rings'
Elijah Muhammad
Leader of the Nation of Islam
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