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Elijah

female

Meaning

"My God Is Yahweh"

From Hebrew Eliyahu, a major prophetic name, interpreted as my God is Yahweh and widely used across Abrahamic traditions.

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Popularity History of Elijah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5044Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#5044

Elijah was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+976

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Elijah Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Elijah

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Famous Elijahs

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    Elijah (Bible)
    Hebrew prophet in the Books of Kings
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    Elijah Wood
    American actor known for playing Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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