Elijah
Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is God' or 'The Lord is my God.' It originates from the Biblical prophet Elijah, a major figure in the Old Testament known for his miraculous deeds and unwavering faith.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 11,032. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 14,001
- 2012: 13,914
- 2013: 13,829
- 2014: 13,886
- 2015: 13,710
- 2016: 13,982
- 2017: 13,449
- 2018: 13,020
- 2019: 13,436
- 2020: 13,238
- 2021: 12,845
- 2022: 12,094
- 2023: 11,523
- 2024: 11,238
- 2025: 11,111
- 2026 (projected): 11,032
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong religious significance that appeals to many faiths
- •Works well across multiple cultures and languages
- •Natural nickname 'Eli' offers a shorter, casual option
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Elijah Wood
Actor (Lord of the Rings)
Elijah Muhammad
Religious leader and activist
Elijah Cummings
U.S. Congressman and civil rights advocate
Elijah Blue Allman
Musician
Statistics
380,611
Total births since 1880
2011
Peak year
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