- Meaning
- My God is the Lord
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- US top 10
- Style
- Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Elijah
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Eli, Lij
What people expect from a Elijah
Elijah mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced. It is very popular right now, so expect another one in the class.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Elijah: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Good, with a catch or two
Elijah · nickname: El
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "j" (said differently in English, Spanish, German and French).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeVery common right now: expect two in the class and a surname initial forever ("Liam S.").
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "My God is the Lord".
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Bertrand & Mullainathan (2004)Questions about Elijah
What does the name Elijah mean?
Elijah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "My God is the Lord".
Is Elijah a boy or girl name?
Elijah is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Elijah?
Elijah is one of the ten most popular names in the US right now. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Elijah?
Common nicknames for Elijah are Eli and Lij.
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