Ellijah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-LIE-jah / /ɛˈlaɪ.dʒə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
My God is Yahweh (Hebrew); variant of Elijah (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ellijah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'My God is Yahweh.' It has significant biblical roots, as Elijah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. In English-speaking cultures, Ellijah is often considered a modern variant of Elijah, reflecting a trend towards unique spellings.
Trend Summary
Ellijah reflects a growing trend towards unique and modern spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Elijah
- Eli
- Ellia
International Variants
- Elías (Spanish)
- Eliya (Arabic)
- Eliyahu (Hebrew)
Famous people named Ellijah
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Fictional characters named Ellijah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ellijah was first seen in the United States in 1993. Ellijah has ranked as high as #1362 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ellijah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ellijah (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 |