Ilijah

♂ Boy

Ilijah Pronunciation

Ilijah is 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.

💕 Browse more names

Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningSpelling of Elijah (via the Slavic Ilija) — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'

U.S. rank (2024)#4607 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 573

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

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

→ See all names like Ilijah

Browse the whole category: All Hebrew names → · All origins →

Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ilijah?

Ilijah is pronounced ih-LY-ah (/ɪˈlaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Ilijah said aloud.

How do you say Ilijah?

Ilijah is said ih-LY-ah (/ɪˈlaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Ilijah said aloud.

What does the name Ilijah mean?

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

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.