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Elijah

eh-LY-jah /ɪˈlaɪdʒə/

"My God is the Lord" — a name of prophetic fire, ancient courage, and spiritual depth

Elijah comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh' — an affirmation of faith in the one God. The biblical Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament — he challenged false prophets on Mount Carmel, raised the dead, and was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire. His name carries extraordinary power: fiery, passionate, and deeply righteous. In the New Testament, Elijah is associated with John the Baptist. The name has been surging in popularity for a generation.

Quick Facts

Letters6

SyllablesE-li-jah

GenderBoy

OriginHebrew

Root WordEliyahu

MeaningMy God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2018

Trend ↑ Rising

Name DayJuly 20

Nicknames EliEliasEli Jay

About the Name Elijah

Elijah means 'my God is Yahweh' or 'the Lord is my God', from the Hebrew Eliyahu — one of the most powerful declarations of faith in any name.

Yes — Elijah is one of the most dramatic figures in the Hebrew Bible, a fiery prophet who performed miracles and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind of fire.

Eli is the most popular nickname — it works perfectly as both a standalone name and a shortened form of Elijah.

Elijah James, Elijah Thomas, Elijah Alexander, and Elijah Daniel are all strong, classic combinations.

Elijah has been in the US top-5 boy names since 2018 and continues to rise, valued for its spiritual depth and strong sound.

Personality of Elijah

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Elijah

creativity 80%

elegance 80%

independence 90%

intelligence 88%

strength 92%

warmth 82%

Famous People Named Elijah

Elijah (the Prophet)

Old Testament prophet who challenged the prophets of Baal and was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire

Elijah Wood

American actor who played Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Elijah Muhammad

Leader of the Nation of Islam and mentor to Malcolm X

Middle Names for Elijah

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Elijah

Elijah James Elijah Thomas Elijah Alexander Elijah Daniel Elijah Joseph Elijah Michael Elijah Samuel Elijah David Elijah Andrew Elijah Noah

Names Similar to Elijah

Similar Sound

Similar Meaning

Eli Elias Joel Joshua Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Noah Liam Isaiah Naomi Hannah

History of Elijah

c. 850 BCE

The prophet Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel; taken to heaven in a chariot of fire

Medieval era

Elijah widely used in Jewish communities; adopted cautiously by Christians

1981

Elijah Wood born; his role as Frodo gives the name gentle heroic associations

2000s

Elijah begins its dramatic rise in US popularity

2018

Elijah reaches the US top-5 for boys, a peak sustained through the 2020s

Numerology & Symbolism of Elijah

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Scorpio

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Deep Crimson

💎

Lucky Stone

Garnet

🌸

Lucky Flower

Red Carnation

Elijah Around the World

How Elijah is written in different languages and scripts

إيليا

Arabic

イライジャ

Japanese

Илья

Russian

엘리야

Korean

以利亚

Chinese

Ηλίας

Greek

एलिजा

Hindi

אֵלִיָּהוּ

Hebrew

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