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Boy Name

Elijah

"My God is Yahweh"

Ranked #5 for boys

About the Name Elijah

Meaning

My God is Yahweh

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#5

Elijah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "My God is Yahweh" and is currently ranked #5 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
#215
1980
#58
1990
#22
2000
#7
2010
#5
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Elijah

  • EW Elijah Wood
  • EM Elijah Muhammad
  • EC Elijah Cummings

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Boy

The Lord is my God

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Ezra

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Hebrew #43

Ethan

Boy

Strong, firm, enduring

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Isaiah

Boy

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
E
Origin
Hebrew

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