Elijah
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Origin and meaning
Name: Elijah (e-li-jah)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: Female #920, Male #4
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God Is Yahweh
Origin and Meaning: Elijah is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew words “Eli” meaning “My God” and “Yah” meaning “Yahweh” or “Lord”. The name Elijah thus means “My God is Yahweh” or “My Lord is Yahweh”.
Etymology: The name Elijah is derived from the Hebrew words “Eli” meaning “My God” and “Yah” meaning “Yahweh” or “Lord”.
Derived: Elijah is also the anglicized form of the Irish name Éile, which is derived from the Gaelic word “éile” meaning “swift”.
History of Name: Elijah is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament. He was a prophet of God who performed many miracles, including raising the dead and calling down fire from heaven. He is also known for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Style of the Name: Elijah is a strong and powerful name that is often associated with strength and courage. It is a popular name in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Elijah is often associated with faith, strength, and courage. It is also a symbol of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ᵻlˈa͡ɪd͡ʒə/
Syllables: e-li-jah
Elijah's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Poor | ★★ |
| Love | Average | ★★★ |
| Family | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Elijah
- Resolute
- Housewifely
- Strong
- Self-confident
- Lovable
- Clumsy
- Bossy
Astrology of name Elijah
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Lucky metal: Brass
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| Lucky colors: | Turquoise Indigo Emerald |
Totem pet: Lovebird
Totem animal: Turkey
Totem plant: Forget-me-not
Totem tree: Redbud
Lucky weekday: Thursday
Favorable month: March
Lucky numbers: 8, 11, 79
Lucky days of the month: 9, 15, 17
Unlucky number: 10
Hobbies: canyoneering, quilling, gardening
Careers: Web Services, Aerospace, Auditing
Health issues: Bad Blood Pressure and chances of getting sun strokes
Letters count: 6
Numerology of name Elijah
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 838 | 21 |
| 1994 | 831 | 22 |
| 1995 | 826 | 35 |
| 1996 | 830 | 36 |
| 1997 | 829 | 32 |
| 1998 | 825 | 50 |
| 1999 | 857 | 36 |
| 2000 | 885 | 25 |
| 2001 | 858 | 42 |
| 2002 | 856 | 39 |
| 2003 | 869 | 46 |
| 2004 | 871 | 77 |
| 2005 | 914 | 39 |
| 2006 | 939 | 38 |
| 2007 | 943 | 40 |
| 2008 | 935 | 44 |
| 2009 | 927 | 37 |
| 2010 | 895 | 48 |
| 2011 | 898 | 33 |
| 2012 | 911 | 28 |
| 2013 | 898 | 33 |
| 2014 | 940 | 34 |
| 2015 | 927 | 27 |
| 2016 | 939 | 27 |
| 2017 | 923 | 27 |
| 2018 | 924 | 33 |
| 2019 | 930 | 21 |
| 2020 | 917 | 31 |
| 2021 | 920 | 28 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 115 | 100 |
| 1881 | 126 | 69 |
| 1882 | 109 | 111 |
| 1883 | 119 | 92 |
| 1884 | 135 | 85 |
| 1885 | 137 | 82 |
| 1886 | 125 | 93 |
| 1887 | 135 | 75 |
| 1888 | 143 | 88 |
| 1889 | 149 | 61 |
| 1890 | 153 | 64 |
| 1891 | 151 | 57 |
| 1892 | 150 | 85 |
| 1893 | 150 | 77 |
| 1894 | 170 | 54 |
| 1895 | 153 | 75 |
| 1896 | 152 | 87 |
| 1897 | 161 | 65 |
| 1898 | 162 | 76 |
| 1899 | 156 | 64 |
| 1900 | 175 | 86 |
| 1901 | 152 | 79 |
| 1902 | 173 | 66 |
| 1903 | 178 | 58 |
| 1904 | 183 | 60 |
| 1905 | 172 | 81 |
| 1906 | 181 | 65 |
| 1907 | 182 | 76 |
| 1908 | 203 | 64 |
| 1909 | 189 | 90 |
| 1910 | 192 | 101 |
| 1911 | 209 | 94 |
| 1912 | 259 | 142 |
| 1913 | 274 | 149 |
| 1914 | 291 | 187 |
| 1915 | 302 | 243 |
| 1916 | 302 | 232 |
| 1917 | 310 | 256 |
| 1918 | 315 | 264 |
| 1919 | 293 | 295 |
| 1920 | 315 | 277 |
| 1921 | 338 | 257 |
| 1922 | 300 | 311 |
| 1923 | 313 | 302 |
| 1924 | 344 | 261 |
| 1925 | 318 | 283 |
| 1926 | 318 | 276 |
| 1927 | 308 | 290 |
| 1928 | 334 | 255 |
| 1929 | 336 | 243 |
| 1930 | 336 | 226 |
| 1931 | 345 | 198 |
| 1932 | 326 | 231 |
| 1933 | 338 | 198 |
| 1934 | 336 | 209 |
| 1935 | 333 | 210 |
| 1936 | 332 | 220 |
| 1937 | 333 | 211 |
| 1938 | 352 | 195 |
| 1939 | 325 | 237 |
| 1940 | 351 | 201 |
| 1941 | 335 | 239 |
| 1942 | 349 | 245 |
| 1943 | 377 | 220 |
| 1944 | 358 | 227 |
| 1945 | 343 | 236 |
| 1946 | 388 | 222 |
| 1947 | 368 | 297 |
| 1948 | 393 | 244 |
| 1949 | 379 | 267 |
| 1950 | 374 | 282 |
| 1951 | 407 | 223 |
| 1952 | 383 | 263 |
| 1953 | 408 | 248 |
| 1954 | 405 | 254 |
| 1955 | 431 | 235 |
| 1956 | 465 | 197 |
| 1957 | 455 | 220 |
| 1958 | 457 | 207 |
| 1959 | 488 | 185 |
| 1960 | 501 | 180 |
| 1961 | 482 | 194 |
| 1962 | 497 | 179 |
| 1963 | 514 | 149 |
| 1964 | 509 | 161 |
| 1965 | 535 | 122 |
| 1966 | 506 | 140 |
| 1967 | 515 | 134 |
| 1968 | 535 | 122 |
| 1969 | 523 | 144 |
| 1970 | 493 | 184 |
| 1971 | 484 | 196 |
| 1972 | 477 | 210 |
| 1973 | 458 | 212 |
| 1974 | 418 | 288 |
| 1975 | 433 | 263 |
| 1976 | 399 | 301 |
| 1977 | 323 | 503 |
| 1978 | 307 | 547 |
| 1979 | 271 | 697 |
| 1980 | 265 | 754 |
| 1981 | 268 | 750 |
| 1982 | 273 | 740 |
| 1983 | 288 | 670 |
| 1984 | 301 | 628 |
| 1985 | 286 | 681 |
| 1986 | 279 | 718 |
| 1987 | 278 | 747 |
| 1988 | 260 | 886 |
| 1989 | 245 | 992 |
| 1990 | 238 | 1140 |
| 1991 | 215 | 1345 |
| 1992 | 199 | 1523 |
| 1993 | 169 | 1882 |
| 1994 | 133 | 2621 |
| 1995 | 92 | 3977 |
| 1996 | 81 | 4816 |
| 1997 | 73 | 5088 |
| 1998 | 66 | 5662 |
| 1999 | 60 | 6596 |
| 2000 | 52 | 7470 |
| 2001 | 45 | 8339 |
| 2002 | 41 | 10052 |
| 2003 | 37 | 10663 |
| 2004 | 31 | 11712 |
| 2005 | 31 | 11610 |
| 2006 | 29 | 12049 |
| 2007 | 30 | 12411 |
| 2008 | 22 | 13232 |
| 2009 | 21 | 12834 |
| 2010 | 18 | 13907 |
| 2011 | 13 | 13985 |
| 2012 | 13 | 13888 |
| 2013 | 11 | 13809 |
| 2014 | 11 | 13857 |
| 2015 | 11 | 13687 |
| 2016 | 9 | 13941 |
| 2017 | 8 | 13405 |
| 2018 | 7 | 12972 |
| 2019 | 5 | 13371 |
| 2020 | 4 | 13136 |
| 2021 | 4 | 12708 |
Name Elijah in sign language
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