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Boy Name

Elija

"My God is Yahweh; a variant of Elijah."

Ranked #6925 for boys

About the Name Elija

Meaning

My God is Yahweh; a variant of Elijah.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#6925

Elija is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "My God is Yahweh; a variant of Elijah." and Currently ranked #6925 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#7
1970
#68
1980
#142
1990
#414
2000
#327
2010
#105
2020

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

Famous People Named Elija

  • EW Elijah Wood (actor)

Names Similar to Elija

Elijah

Boy

My God is Yahweh; Hebrew name combining 'God' and 'Yahweh,' expressing devotion.

Eli

Boy

Ascended, uplifted, my God

Elias

Boy

The Lord is my God

Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
5
Starts with
E
Origin
Hebrew

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