Alijah

Meaning of Alijah

This name means 'my God is Yahweh.' It's a variation of Elijah, a prominent prophet in the Bible.

Alijah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alijah

Alijah has cooled off, slipping to #469 in 2025, down from a peak of #408 in 2021.

Notable people named Alijah

• Alijah Brown
  American professional wrestler
• Alijah Vera-Tucker
  NFL offensive lineman
• Alijah Holmes
  American football player
• Alijah Johnson
  American football player
• Alijah Lewis
  American football player

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Questions about the name Alijah

What does the name Alijah mean?

Alijah means this name means 'my god is yahweh.' it's a variation of elijah, a prominent prophet in the bible, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Alijah a boy's or a girl's name?

Alijah is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alijah?

In 2025, Alijah ranked #469 for boys, down from #430 the year before.

When was Alijah most popular?

Alijah peaked at #408 in 2021.