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Ilijah

ee-LYE-jah

Ilijah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variant of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh' in Hebrew. It signifies a strong connection to faith.”. It currently ranks #4607 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2012.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Ilijah Means

A variant of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh' in Hebrew. It signifies a strong connection to faith.

The Story of Ilijah

This name, a heartfelt variation of a prophetic voice, sounds like a bridge between ancient faith and your child's unique journey.

Ilijah is a distinct variant of the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' The original name was borne by a powerful prophet whose stories echo through religious texts. This spelling offers a fresh perspective on that ancient strength, emerging in recorded use in the mid-1990s. It carries the same spiritual weight and historical depth, while presenting a subtle, contemporary feel.

When you first try out 'Ilijah,' it feels like a quiet declaration of faith. It’s a name that sounds solid, dependable, and deeply spiritual. You can picture yourself saying it with love, knowing it connects your child to a lineage of belief. This name is for a son you sense will possess a strong inner compass and a gentle, unwavering spirit.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

SpiritualStrongFaithfulDetermined

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#32 in 2012

Total Births

573

First Recorded

1996

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