Elizah Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-LIE-zah / ɛˈlaɪ.zəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my salvation; English: variant of Elijah
Historical & Cultural Background
Elizah is a variant of the name Elijah, which has significant roots in Hebrew culture and biblical history. The name Elijah is associated with a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role in defending the worship of Yahweh. Elizah, while less common, reflects similar themes of faith and divine protection. The name has gained some popularity in modern times as a unique alternative to more traditional names.
Trend Summary
Elizah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years as a modern variant of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elijah
- Eliezer
International Variants
- Elías (Spanish)
- Eliyahu (Hebrew)
- Elia (Italian)
Famous people named Elizah
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Fictional characters named Elizah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elizah was first seen in the United States in 1899. Elizah has ranked as high as #1280 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Elizah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elizah
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |