Eliejah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIE-jah //ɛˈlaɪ.dʒə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: My God is Yahweh; English: Variant of Elijah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Eliejah is a variant of the more commonly known Elijah, which has its roots in the Hebrew name אֵלִיָּהוּ (Eliyahu), meaning "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 adopted into Greek as Ἠλίας (Elias) and later into Latin as Elias, before making its way into Old French as Élie, and eventually into Middle English as Elijah.
The variant Eliejah reflects a modern adaptation of this ancient name, retaining its original meaning while presenting a unique spelling. Historically, Elijah is a significant biblical figure, appearing in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Kings, where he is depicted as a prophet and miracle worker in the 9th century BCE.
He is known for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal and his ascension to heaven in a whirlwind, which has made him a central figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name gained further prominence through translations of the Bible, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped solidify its usage in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Elijah has been associated with themes of prophecy, divine intervention, and spiritual leadership. In Jewish tradition, Elijah is expected to return as a precursor to the Messiah, which enhances the name's significance within religious contexts.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Eli, which have been used in different cultures. Overall, Eliejah, as a variant of Elijah, carries with it a rich historical and cultural legacy, symbolizing faith and divine connection.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eliejah was first seen in the United States in 2002.
Eliejah has ranked as high as #1390 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Eliejah has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eliejah 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 Eliejah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Eliejah
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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 Eliejah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |