Elija Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elija means 'my God is Yahweh' and is of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Elija
Elija is a male name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'my God is Yahweh'. In the Bible, Elija was a prophet who performed miracles and challenged the idolatrous practices of his time. The name Elija is often associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Elija
The popularity for the name Elija peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 56 births, which ranked number 5,380 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Elija had the most male births in 2008 with 56, which ranked number 2,327 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Elija has declined sharply over the last ten years from 44 births to 20 births, a decline of -54.55%. Among males, Elija has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 20 births, a decline of -54.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elija
- 20 Year Trend of Elija: -56.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Elija: -54.55%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elija: -54.55%
Popularity of Elija by State
For males, Elija was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elija. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elija
- Total Births of Elija: 18 (-7.58%)
- Male Births of Elija: 18 (-7.58%)
Given the downward trend of Elija over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.58% decrease in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Elija have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.58%.