"my God is the Lord"
Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian
Language: Hawaiian
Elikai
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Hebrew spirit meets Hawaiian ocean—a name of divine and earthly beauty
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Meaning & Origin
"the sea belongs to God"
Origin: Hawaiian interpretation
Language: Hawaiian
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The Story of Elikai
Elikai is a Hawaiian adaptation of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh or the Lord is my God. In Hawaiian, eli echoes the Hebrew El (God), while kai means sea in Hawaiian. The result is a name that blends Judeo-Christian spiritual heritage with the ocean-centered worldview of Polynesian culture—God and sea united in one resonant name.
Elikai is an uncommon but growing name in Hawaii and among families with Hawaiian connections or those drawn to its distinctive blend of spiritual and oceanic imagery. It represents the broader fusion of biblical tradition with Hawaiian language that has produced many distinctive island names.
In Hawaii, many biblical names were adapted into the Hawaiian language during the 19th-century missionary period. Elijah becomes Elia across many Pacific Island traditions. The addition of kai (sea) is a distinctly Hawaiian touch that connects the spiritual and the natural in a deeply meaningful way.
Historical Record
Elikai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 194 babies have been named Elikai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elikai is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #3,187 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Hawaiian language adapted many biblical names during the 19th-century missionary period, creating unique Hawaiian-biblical fusions
- Kai means sea in Hawaiian and appears in dozens of popular Hawaiian names including Kai, Kaimana, and Makai
Elikai in Other Languages
Hebrew
אֱלִיָּהוּ (Eliyahu)
English
Elijah
Hawaiian
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Popularity Over Time
#3,187
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Elijah
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Biblical prophet of ancient Israel, considered one of the greatest prophets in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #3,187
- Total SSA Count
- 38
- Cultural Origins
- Hawaiian Pacific Islander American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Eli
Kai
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elikai
What does the name Elikai mean?
"my God is the Lord" (from Hebrew via Hawaiian). "the sea belongs to God" (from Hawaiian interpretation). Elikai is a Hawaiian adaptation of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh or the Lord is my God. In Hawaiian, eli echoes the Hebrew El (God), while kai means sea in Hawaiian. The result is a name that blends Judeo-Christian spiritual heritage with the ocean-centered worldview of Polynesian culture—God and sea united in one resonant name.
What is the origin of the name Elikai?
Elikai has Hebrew via Hawaiian, Hawaiian interpretation, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American origins. In Hebrew via Hawaiian, it means "my God is the Lord". In Hawaiian interpretation, it means "the sea belongs to God".
Is Elikai a boy or girl name?
Elikai is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Elikai?
Elikai is currently ranked #3187 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Elikai?
Common nicknames for Elikai include Eli and Kai.
What are good middle names for Elikai?
Popular middle name pairings include Elikai James, Elikai Noah, Elikai River, Elikai Reef, Elikai Stone, Elikai David, and Elikai Koa.
What are good sibling names for Elikai?
Names that pair well with Elikai as siblings include Keanu, Makai, Leilani, Koa, Malia, and Kaimana.
How many syllables does Elikai have?
Elikai has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Elikai a common or rare name?
Elikai is an uncommon name, ranked #3187 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Elikai
Elikai is a boy name with Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American origins . The name means "my God is the Lord" in Hebrew via Hawaiian .
Elikai is currently ranked #3,187 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Elikai has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Elikai include Eli and Kai. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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