Declining since 2008, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Elijha since 1949
Babies named Elijha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 356 |
| 2010s | 177 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Elijha is a modern spelling variant of the classic biblical name Elijah. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1949 but has seen limited popularity. Its peak came in 2009, when it reached its highest rank, though it has been declining since 2008. Even at its peak, Elijha remained quite rare: in its best year it was given to only a few dozen baby boys. While not among the top 1,000 names in any state, the name persists as a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with an uncommon spelling. The variant Elijha represents a small but enduring thread in the broader tapestry of Elijah-derived names in the United States.
Elijha is an Anglicized spelling variant of the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning "My God is Yahweh." In the Hebrew Bible, Elijah was a major prophet who performed miracles and defended the worship of God against the prophets of Baal. The name became popular among English-speaking Puritans in the 17th century and has remained in use, with spellings like Elija and Elijha emerging as modern alternatives.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Jha, EJ
Sibling names for Elijha
Names that share Elijha's style, for a brother or sister.
