Elijah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
My God is Yahweh, a name that burns with prophetic strength and devotion.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #5
- Peak
- #4 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elijah Means
Elijah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. My God is Yahweh, a name that burns with prophetic strength and devotion.
How Popular Elijah Is
Elijah currently ranks #5 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Elijah
- Elijah was one of the greatest prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
- The name rose over 170 spots in three decades.
- Elijah Wood brought the name into pop culture through his role as Frodo in The Lord of the Rings.
Names Like Elijah
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Elijah
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Elijah.
Questions About Elijah
What does Elijah mean?
Elijah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. My God is Yahweh, a name that burns with prophetic strength and devotion.
How popular is Elijah?
Elijah currently ranks #5 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Elijah come from?
Elijah comes from Hebrew roots. Elijah was one of the greatest prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
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