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Elizah

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-LYE-zuh /ɪˈlaɪ.zə/Medium

Meaning: Elizah reads as a modern respelling near Elijah and Eliza, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'the LORD is my God' (or 'my God is Yahweh'). The exact route between Elijah and Eliza is a little uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical-rooted respelling: Elizah echoes Elijah, 'the LORD is my God' (said 'ee-LYE-zuh'). Routes a bit uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningElizah reads as a modern respelling near Elijah and Eliza, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'the LORD is my God' (or 'my God is Yahweh'). The exact route between Elijah and Eliza is a little uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12803 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 570

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199918992024

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

Elizah is a modern respelling near Elijah and Eliza, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'the LORD is my God.' The precise route is a little uncertain, which we note; the heritage is Hebrew and biblical (said 'ee-LYE-zuh').

In the U.S. it is uncommon. Uncommon, biblical-flavored, and soft.

Did you know? Elizah sits between Elijah and Eliza in sound, carrying the Hebrew sense 'the LORD is my God' — a modern respelling noted here with its roots (said 'ee-LYE-zuh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Elizah — Elijah/Eliza respelling; Hebrew 'the LORD is my God'; route somewhat uncertain

Variations

ElijahElizaElias

Nicknames

EliZah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elizah mean?

Elizah reads as a respelling near Elijah, Hebrew for 'the LORD is my God.' The route is a bit uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Elizah?

It's said ee-LYE-zuh /ɪˈlaɪ.zə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elizah a boy or girl name?

Here Elizah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Elizah?

Elizah is an uncommon name in the U.S.

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