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Ilijah

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-LY-ah /ɪˈlaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Elijah (via the Slavic Ilija) — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'Medium

In 30 seconds: My God is Yahweh: Ilijah spells Elijah (via Ilija) — the great prophet. Devout, melodic, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSpelling of Elijah (via the Slavic Ilija) — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'
U.S. rank (2025)#5474 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 590

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219962025

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

Ilijah is a spelling of Elijah — via the Slavic Ilija — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' (the prophet of fire). A devout, melodic name; the I- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Elijah. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh', was the prophet who ascended in a fiery chariot — Ilijah is a spelling blending the Slavic Ilija with Elijah; devout and melodic.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Elijah — root etymology

Variations

ElijahIlijaElias

Nicknames

Ili

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If you like Ilijah…

Elijah— the standard spelling
Elias— a fellow form
Elia— the Italian form
Isiah— a similarly popular pick
Benaiah— echoes that soft -ah sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilijah mean?

Ilijah spells Elijah (via Ilija) — 'my God is Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Ilijah?

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

Is Ilijah a boy or girl name?

Ilijah is a boy's name.

How popular is Ilijah?

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

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