Alijah

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Alijah Pronunciation

Alijah is pronounced ə-LY-zhah /əˈlaɪ.ʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling blending Elijah ('my God is Yahweh', Hebrew) and Aliyah ('rising, ascent'); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My God is Yahweh: Alijah blends Elijah and Aliyah — 'my God is Yahweh; rising'. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling blending Elijah ('my God is Yahweh', Hebrew) and Aliyah ('rising, ascent'); here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5606 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Alijah is a modern spelling blending Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' (the great prophet) — and Aliyah, from Hebrew, 'rising, ascent' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'ə-LY-zhah' or 'ə-LY-jah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alijah blends Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh' (Hebrew), with Aliyah, 'rising, ascent' — a lyrical, devout modern name, used for both sexes (the J said as 'zh' or 'j'; the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Alijah — routes layered

Variations

AliyahElijahAaliyah

Nicknames

Ali

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Alijah?

Alijah is pronounced ə-LY-zhah (/əˈlaɪ.ʒɑ/). Press play above to hear Alijah said aloud.

How do you say Alijah?

Alijah is said ə-LY-zhah (/əˈlaɪ.ʒɑ/). Press play above to hear Alijah said aloud.

What does the name Alijah mean?

Alijah blends Elijah ('my God is Yahweh') and Aliyah ('rising, ascent'); the routes are layered.

Is Alijah a boy or girl name?

Alijah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Alijah?

Alijah is a rare name in the U.S.