Elijah

Meaning of Elijah

It means 'My God is Yahweh' or 'The Lord is my God'. It reflects a devotion to God.

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

Popularity of Elijah

Elijah has held fairly steady, sitting around #7 in 2025 after peaking at #4 in 2020.

Notable people named Elijah

• Elijah Wood
  Actor, known for "Lord of the Rings"
• Elijah Muhammad
  Nation of Islam leader
• Elijah Craig
  Bourbon whiskey distiller
• Elijah Cummings
  U.S. Congressman, civil rights advocate
• Elijah Adebayo
  Professional footballer (soccer player)

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Questions about the name Elijah

What does the name Elijah mean?

Elijah means it means 'my god is yahweh' or 'the lord is my god'. it reflects a devotion to god, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Elijah?

In 2025, Elijah ranked #7 for boys, up from #8 the year before.

When was Elijah most popular?

Elijah peaked at #4 in 2020.