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Eliyah

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-lee-YAH /ɛ.liˈjɑ/High

Meaning: Hebrew-leaning spelling of Elijah — Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' — the fire-prophetHigh

In 30 seconds: Elijah, closer to home: Eliyah hews to the Hebrew Eliyahu — chariot of fire, still ascending. The prophet's name with original vowels.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningHebrew-leaning spelling of Elijah — Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' — the fire-prophet
U.S. rank (2024)#3816 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 739

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119912024

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

History & Origin

Eliyah is a Hebrew-leaning spelling of Elijah — Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh', the prophet of Carmel and the whirlwind. It splits the difference between Bible translations and the original.

It registers thinly beside Elijah. Rare, Yahweh-declaring at the root, and ascending.

Did you know? Every Passover Seder pours Eliyahu's cup and opens the door — the fire-prophet expected back any year now; this spelling sets his place.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Elijah — root etymology

Variations

ElijahEliyahuEliah

Nicknames

Eli

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If you like Eliyah…

Elijah— the English standard form
Eliyahu— the full Hebrew original
Eliah— a fellow compact variant
Elisha— the successor-prophet brother

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliyah mean?

Eliyah spells Elijah close to Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Eliyah?

It's said eh-lee-YAH /ɛ.liˈjɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Eliyah a boy or girl name?

Eliyah is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Eliyah?

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