Elijah

Boy's name

Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God." It is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyyahu, composed of elements meaning "God" and "Yahweh."

Meaning The lord is my god
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 11,171
Peak year 2011

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Elijah Wood - Actor, known for "The Lord of the Rings."
  • Elijah Muhammad - Leader of the Nation of Islam.
  • Elijah McCoy - Inventor of automatic lubrication system for trains.
  • Elijah Burke - Professional wrestler in WWE.
  • Elijah Blue Allman - Musician, son of Cher and Gregg Allman.
  • Elijah Blake - Singer-songwriter and record producer.
  • Elijah Kelley - Actor, known for "Hairspray" and "The Wiz Live!"
  • Elijah Hood - NFL running back for the Carolina Panthers.
  • Elijah Cummings - Politician, U.S. Representative from Maryland.
  • Elijah Harper - Canadian politician, known for opposing Meech Lake Accord.

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