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Illijah

ih-LYE-jah

Illijah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Illijah is a variation of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning "My God is the Lord." This name carries a strong religious meaning.”, and peaked in popularity in 2013.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Illijah Means

Illijah is a variation of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning "My God is the Lord." This name carries a strong religious meaning.

The Story of Illijah

A name rooted in divine promise, a beacon of faith and courage for your son.

Illijah is a direct variation of Elijah, a profoundly significant Hebrew name meaning 'My God is the Lord.' It carries the weight of prophecy and spiritual devotion through centuries.

This name for your son embodies unwavering faith and a courageous spirit. You imagine a child who will be spiritually grounded, faithful in his convictions, and strong-willed in pursuing his path.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

SpiritualStrong-willedCourageousFaithful

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Peak Year

#6 in 2013

Total Births

11

First Recorded

2009

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