Elimelech
Meaning
"my God is king"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,727
- Total SSA Count
- 48
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Eli, Melly, Melech
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"my God is king"
Origin: Hebrew
"my God is Yahweh"
Origin: Hebrew
Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 vs #2736 for Elyjah.
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Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 compared to Elyjah at #2736 in the United States.
Elimelech means "my God is king" (Hebrew origin). Elyjah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).
Elimelech is primarily a boy name. Elyjah is primarily a boy name.