Eiljah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EYE-lah /ˈaɪlə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: My God is Yahweh; English: Variant of Elijah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elijah originates from the Hebrew name אֵלִיָּהוּ (Eliyahu), which means "My God is Yahweh." This name is composed of two elements: "El," meaning "God," and "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh, the personal name of the God of Israel. The name was transliterated into Greek as Ἠλίας (Elias) and subsequently into Latin as Elias, which later influenced its adoption into various European languages, including Old French and Middle English, before settling into its modern English form, Elijah.
Historically, Elijah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Kings, where he is depicted as a prophet who defended the worship of Yahweh against the Canaanite god Baal during the 9th century BCE. His dramatic ascension to heaven in a whirlwind, as described in 2 Kings 2:11, has made him a prominent figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
The name Elijah has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, including saints and biblical scholars, and it appears in key religious texts, such as the Septuagint and the King James Bible, which helped to disseminate the name further into Christian contexts. Culturally, Elijah is associated with themes of prophecy, divine intervention, and the struggle against idolatry.
In Jewish tradition, he is expected to return as a precursor to the Messiah, which has contributed to the name's enduring significance. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Eli, which carry similar connotations of divine connection.
Elijah's legacy continues to resonate across different cultures and religious practices, symbolizing faith and the power of divine authority.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eiljah was first seen in the United States in 2009.
Eiljah has ranked as high as #19864 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Eiljah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eiljah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eiljah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eiljah.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Eiljah
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