Holding steady, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Lijah since 2000
Babies named Lijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Lijah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2000, and in the latest year (2025) it ranked 5045th with a 1-in-89,899 frequency. Its trajectory shows stable usage, with a peak in 2025. Lijah is a modern, streamlined alternative to Elijah, appealing to parents who prefer a shorter version. While not yet recorded in any state's top lists, it fits a trend of clipped biblical names. The name's meaning, tied to the Hebrew prophet, gives it a solid cultural and religious foundation without overwhelming familiarity.
Lijah is a modern clipped form of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' Elijah was a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible, and the name has been popular among English speakers since the Puritan era. The shortened variant Lijah emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by other -ijah names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lj
Sibling names for Lijah
Names that share Lijah's style, for a brother or sister.
