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Elikai

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Pronounced el-ee-KY /ΛŒΙ›l.iˈkaΙͺ/Medium

Meaning: Modern name likely constructed from the Hebrew elements eli (my God) and kai (from Hebrew kum, rise, or influenced by the Hawaiian/Hebrew kai meaning sea or exaltation), suggesting 'my God is exalted' or 'God has risen'Medium

In 30 seconds: Elikai is a rare modern name likely built from the Hebrew element eli (my God) combined with -kai. It carries a strong spiritual feel and belongs to the broader American trend of constructing new names from Hebrew root elements.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningModern name likely constructed from the Hebrew elements eli (my God) and kai (from Hebrew kum, rise, or influenced by the Hawaiian/Hebrew kai meaning sea or exaltation), suggesting 'my God is exalted' or 'God has risen'
U.S. rank (2025)#2897 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 237

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202520142025

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

Elikai combines the Hebrew theophoric prefix Eli- (my God, from El) with the suffix -kai. The Eli- prefix is attested throughout the Hebrew Bible in names like Elijah, Elisha, and Elimelech. The -kai ending may reflect Hawaiian or Japanese influence, or may simply be a phonetic choice for a modern American name.

Elikai does not appear in classical records but follows patterns visible in contemporary Christian and Hebrew naming communities in the United States. Its construction mirrors names like Elicai mentioned once in the Hebrew Bible (2 Samuel 23:25), a soldier in David's mighty warriors, giving it a slender biblical thread.

Did you know? The Hebrew prefix Eli- meaning 'my God' appears in dozens of ancient names: Elijah (my God is Yahweh), Elisha (my God is salvation), Eliezar (my God is help). Elikai extends this ancient naming tradition into modern coinage.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name β€” Eli/Hebrew prefix β€” Hebrew Eli- meaning my GodHebrew Bible β€” 2 Samuel 23:25 (Elicai) β€” Closest biblical analogue

Variations

ElicaiEliElijahElikai

Nicknames

EliKai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elikai mean?

Elikai likely means my God is exalted or God has risen, constructed from the Hebrew prefix Eli (my God) and the suffix -kai.

How do you pronounce Elikai?

It is said el-ee-KY, with three syllables and stress on the last.

Is Elikai a boy or girl name?

Elikai is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Elikai?

Elikai is very rare, appearing only sporadically in modern American birth records.

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