Elijah

Pronunciation: [ ehl-EYEJ-uh ]

Girl Name #5,104 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elijah is a girl name, recorded for 26 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ehl-EYEJ-uh.

Parents who love the name Elijah often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,104
Total SSA Count: 26

Nicknames

Eli Ely Eliie Elijie

Also a Boy Name

Elijah is also used as a boy name, ranked #8.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elijah

Is Elijah a boy or girl name?

Elijah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5104. As a boy name, it is ranked #8. Elijah is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Elijah?

Elijah is pronounced ehl-EYEJ-uh.

How popular is the name Elijah?

Elijah is currently ranked #5104 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elijah?

Common nicknames for Elijah include Eli, Ely, Eliie, and Elijie.

Is Elijah a common or rare name?

Elijah is an uncommon name, ranked #5104 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elijah

Elijah is a girl name .

Is Elijah a boy or girl name? Elijah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,104 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8. Elijah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Elijah is currently ranked #5,104 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elijah include Eli, Ely, Eliie, and Elijie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.