Eliyah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eliyah originates from Hebrew, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. It evolved from ancient forms through biblical texts and has been favored in religious contexts. The name reflects traits of strength and spirituality, with biblical relevance tied to the prophet Elijah.
The name Eliyah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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, Eliyah has been 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 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, 'Eliyah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9637th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4574th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3351st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19733rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3989th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2605th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eliyah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eliyah"
Pronunciation
/ˈiːli.jə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Eliyah is derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliyahu' which means 'My God is Yahweh'. The name combines 'El' meaning 'God' and 'Yah', a shortened form of Yahweh.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh
Language Evolution
Eliyyahu (Ancient Hebrew), Eliyahu (Biblical Hebrew), Eliya (Aramaic), Eliyah (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Eliyah is a variant of Elijah, a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible known as a prophet.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity due to its association with the biblical prophet Elijah, particularly in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Variants & Derivatives
Elijah, Eli, Eliya
Modern Popularity & Image
Eliyah is viewed positively as a name that conveys strength and spirituality, often associated with deep faith.
Famous People
Eliyah Kahn (Fictional character), Eliyah Muhammad (Public figure)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eliyah"
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 "Eliyah"
"Eliyah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9637th of 16616 | 36 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4574th of 24088 | 296 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3351st of 23106 | 407 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19733rd of 27321 | 18 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3989th of 35406 | 559 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2605th of 30306 | 811 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliyah" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
55.04% 4108th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
43.54% 2970th/6822 |
49.11% 3082nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliyah" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
73.44% 3365th/4582 |
- |
53.82% 3936th/7313 |
47.85% 3571st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
35.93% 2451st/6822 |
40.57% 2546th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eliyah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eliyah" 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.