What Does the Name Elijah Mean?
Elijah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “my God is Yahweh.”
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| Name | Elijah |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Meaning | my God is Yahweh |
| Variants | Elias, Eli, Elia, Ilya |
| Popularity | Top 5 US boys' name through the early 2020s |
The meaning and origin of Elijah
The name Elijah means “my God is Yahweh” and has Hebrew origins. Elijah is the English form of the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' It was borne by the major Old Testament prophet and has become a top-tier American name in recent decades.
Using Elijah in realistic test data
Elijah works well when you need a believable boy or male profile in generated data, sample records, screenshots or seeded databases. Its Hebrew origin and meaning, “my God is Yahweh”, give the name enough context to feel intentional instead of random, while the profile generated on this site remains completely fictional.
For QA and demos, pair Elijah with a matching fictional surname, address, phone number and email so forms display production-shaped data without exposing a real person. If you want nearby choices, compare Liam, Noah, Oliver, James before opening the fake name generator.
Variants and related names
Elijah is related to several other names you may recognize: Elias, Eli, Elia, Ilya. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Elijah?
Top 5 US boys' name through the early 2020s
Popularity matters when you need believable test data: a name that fits the era or region you are modeling makes a generated profile look real. You can generate a complete fictional profile using the name Elijah below.
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Open the name generator →Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elijah mean?+
The name Elijah means “my God is Yahweh” and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Elijah?+
Elijah originates from Hebrew.
Is Elijah a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Elijah has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press