Ijah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
16% Masculine / 84% Feminine
Meaning:
Ijah means 'God is gracious' or 'gifted'.
Meaning of the Name Ijah
Ijah is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious' or 'gifted'. It is derived from the name John and is often used as a shortened form of the name Elijah. Ijah has a strong biblical association and is often considered a spiritual name. It is also believed to represent qualities such as kindness, compassion, and gratitude.
Popularity of the Name Ijah
The popularity for the name Ijah peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 11 births, which ranked number 14,922 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Ijah had the most female births in 2002 with 11, which ranked number 8,836 out of 18,085 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 6, which ranked number 11,036 out of 14,620 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Ijah
- 20 Year Trend of Ijah: -100.00%
Popularity of Ijah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ijah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ijah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ijah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ijah
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