Alijah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alijah originates from Hebrew and means 'My God is Yahweh.' It evolved from the biblical name Eliyahu through various forms, reflecting a journey through language. The name carries traits of strength and faith and has biblical relevance as a variant of Elijah, a prominent prophet. Alijah has become increasingly popular in modern times.
The name Alijah is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alijah has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alijah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3815th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 626th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 464th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8847th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3115th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3620th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alijah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alijah"
Pronunciation
/əˈlaɪdʒə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Alijah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'My God is Yahweh.' It combines 'El' meaning God and 'Yah' referring to the name of God in the Hebrew Bible.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh
Language Evolution
Eliyahu, Elijah, Alijah
Biblical Background
Alijah is a variant of Elijah, a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role in challenging the worship of Baal and standing up for the worship of Yahweh.
Historical Usage
The name Alijah has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, as a modern variant of the biblical name Elijah.
Variants & Derivatives
Elijah, Eli, Alijha
Modern Popularity & Image
Alijah is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and faith.
Famous People
Alijah M. Parker, an American athlete, Alijah K. Williams, a notable figure in the arts
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alijah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alijah"
"Alijah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3815th of 16616 | 216 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 626th of 24088 | 5,708 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 464th of 23106 | 7,643 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8847th of 27321 | 118 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3115th of 35406 | 800 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3620th of 30306 | 517 |
Regional Popularity of "Alijah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.79% 632nd/4582 |
12.84% 663rd/5164 |
8.20% 600th/7313 |
8.54% 637th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.83% 511th/3984 |
12.79% 574th/4487 |
6.10% 416th/6822 |
8.05% 505th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alijah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
- |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
78.00% 3574th/4582 |
56.89% 2938th/5164 |
47.38% 3465th/7313 |
39.92% 2979th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
- |
58.71% 4005th/6822 |
54.38% 3413th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alijah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alijah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.