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BoyHebrew#5 in 2025

Elijah

Elijah is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “My God is Yahweh.” It ranked #5 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

eh-LY-juh

Meaning & Origin

The name Elijah means “My God is Yahweh.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.

A powerful Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament. The name carries deep spiritual significance across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Popularity Over Time

#4
2020
#4
2021
#4
2022
#5
2023
#5
2024
#5
2025
YearRank
2025#5
2024#5
2023#5
2022#4
2021#4
2020#4

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

Famous People Named Elijah

  • Elijah Wood
  • Elijah Muhammad

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