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Elijah Meaning and Origin

Elijah is Hebrew given name meaning God the Lord, the strong Lord.

Elijah is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Elijah is currently #5 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Elijah are Elijah, Elijah Wood.

Elijah is a 6 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Elijah

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Elijah name meaning

God the Lord, the strong Lord

Elijah name origin

Hebrew

Name facts

6 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Elijah is ranked #5 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Elijah is ranked #4484 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Elijah were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Elijah in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Elijah in Canada

Celebrities named Elijah

Elijah (Biblical)
Elijah Wood (Movies)

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Elijah - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Elijah?
The meaning of the name Elijah is God the Lord, the strong Lord.
What is the origin of the name Elijah?
The origin of the name Elijah is Hebrew .
Is Elijah a girl or boy name?
The name Elijah is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.74% of babies called Elijah were boys, 0.26% of babies called Elijah were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Elijah?
According to statistics, Elijah is ranked 5th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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