Kelijah

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Kelijah Pronunciation

Kelijah is pronounced kuh-LY-jah /kəˈlaɪ.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining the prefix Ke- with Elijah (from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ke plus Elijah ('my God is Yahweh'): Kelijah. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'kuh-LY-jah').

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern name, joining the prefix Ke- with Elijah (from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7482 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kelijah is a modern name, joining the prefix Ke- with Elijah (from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'kuh-LY-jah'; nickname Elijah).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern blend. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Elijah means 'my God is Yahweh' in Hebrew (Eliyahu) — Kelijah joins it with the prefix Ke-, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kuh-LY-jah').

Overall data confidence 34%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

KelijahKalijahKelija

Nicknames

Lijah

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew American Coinage

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Kalijah— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kelijah?

Kelijah is pronounced kuh-LY-jah (/kəˈlaɪ.dʒə/). Press play above to hear Kelijah said aloud.

How do you say Kelijah?

Kelijah is said kuh-LY-jah (/kəˈlaɪ.dʒə/). Press play above to hear Kelijah said aloud.

What does the name Kelijah mean?

Kelijah joins Ke- with Elijah ('my God is Yahweh'); the routes are layered.

Is Kelijah a boy or girl name?

Kelijah is a boy's name.

How popular is Kelijah?

Kelijah is a very rare name in the U.S.