Elijiah is an -iji- spelling of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God' (Eli, 'my God', plus Yah, 'God'). The prophet Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire. A lyrical, biblical name; the extra -i- personalizes it (said 'ih-LY-jə'; nickname Eli).

It registers thinly beside Elijah. Rare in this spelling, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Elijah means 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God' (Hebrew Eliyahu) — the great prophet taken up in a whirlwind of fire — Elijiah is an -iji- spelling, lyrical and biblical (said 'ih-LY-jə').

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Behind the Name — Elijah — root etymology

Variations

ElijahEliasEliyahu

Nicknames

Eli

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What does the name Elijiah mean?

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

How do you pronounce Elijiah?

It's said ih-LY-jə /ɪˈlaɪ.dʒə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elijiah a boy or girl name?

Elijiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Elijiah?

Elijiah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Elijah is more common.