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Elijah

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How to Pronounce Elijah

Pronounced ee-LY-jah /iˈlaɪ.dʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'Yahweh is my God' — the great prophet Elijah; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsHigh

In 30 seconds: Yahweh is my God: Elijah is the great prophet's name — devout and strong. Overwhelmingly a boys' name; here for girls, we note honestly.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'Yahweh is my God' — the great prophet Elijah; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5044 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elijah comes from Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'Yahweh is my God' — the powerful prophet of the Old Testament. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use for girls honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers very thinly for girls. Very rare for girls, Yahweh-is-my-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Elijah means 'Yahweh is my God' in Hebrew — the great prophet who ascended in a chariot of fire; overwhelmingly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag honestly).

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Elijah — root etymology

Variations

EliyaElianaElia

Nicknames

EliLijah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elijah mean?

Elijah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh is my God' — the great prophet.

How do you pronounce Elijah?

It's said ee-LY-jah /iˈlaɪ.dʒɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elijah a boy or girl name?

Elijah is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use for girls.

How popular is Elijah?

Elijah is very rare for girls in the U.S.