NAME PROFILE
Elija
The formal definition of Elija is 'My God is Yahweh.' It represents a personality that is profoundly resilient, spiritually attuned, and possesses a natural charisma that draws others toward their light.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,169 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 2004 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1993 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 62%TX — 29%PA — 5%NY — 5%AK — 0%
Notable People
Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings) · Elijah McCoy (Mechanical Engineer and Inventor) · Elijah Cummings (US Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate) · Elijah Muhammad (Religious Leader and Mentor) · Elijah Kelley (Actor and Singer in Hairspray)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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