Ilijah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Ilijah means 'The Lord is my God'.
Meaning of the Name Ilijah
Ilijah is a variant spelling of the name Elijah. It is of Hebrew origin and means 'The Lord is my God'. It is a biblical name with strong religious connotations. Elijah was a prophet in the Old Testament who performed miracles and was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire. The name has gained popularity in recent years and is often chosen for its strong and spiritual meaning.
Popularity of the Name Ilijah
The popularity for the name Ilijah peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 32 births, which ranked number 7,853 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Ilijah had the most male births in 2012 with 32, which ranked number 3,369 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Ilijah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 26 births, a decline of -18.75%. Among males, Ilijah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 26 births, a decline of -18.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ilijah
- 20 Year Trend of Ilijah: 36.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Ilijah: -18.75%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ilijah: -18.75%
Popularity of Ilijah by State
For males, Ilijah was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ilijah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ilijah
- Total Births of Ilijah: 25 (-2.05%)
- Male Births of Ilijah: 25 (-2.05%)
Given the downward trend of Ilijah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Ilijah have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.05%.