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Alyjah

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-LY-juh /əˈlaɪ.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'Low

In 30 seconds: My God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God: Alyjah spells Elijah. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'uh-LY-juh').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'

U.S. rank (2025)#8952 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Alyjah is a spelling of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God' — the great prophet who ascended in a chariot of fire. A lyrical, devout name (said 'uh-LY-juh'; nickname Aly).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, the-Lord-is-my-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Elijah means 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God' in Hebrew (the great prophet) — Alyjah is a modern spelling, lyrical and devout (said 'uh-LY-juh').

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References — Elijah — Hebrew etymology

Variations

ElijahAlijahElyjah

Nicknames

Aly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alyjah mean?

Alyjah spells Elijah — Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'.

How do you pronounce Alyjah?

It's said uh-LY-juh /əˈlaɪ.dʒə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alyjah a boy or girl name?

Alyjah is a boy's name.

How popular is Alyjah?

Alyjah is a rare spelling in the U.S.