Alijah Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Alijah is a respelling form of Elijah, a prophet in the Toran.

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A Deep Dive

Alijah Overview

Meaning

The Lord is my God

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Eliyyahu,” meaning “The Lord is my God.”

Religion

Christianity, Judaism

Pronunciation

/əˈlaɪdʒə/

Popularity

Alijah is particularly popular in the USA, frequently chosen for its strong spiritual meaning. In 2023, it ranked 443rd for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Unique

Associated Traits

Strong, faithful, spiritual

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Name Day

October 15th
A Deep Dive

Alijah Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Elijah, Elias, Eliah, Eliyah, Aaliyah, Alyjah, Aleah, Aliya, Alia, Aleeya

Common Nicknames

Ali, Lijah, AJ, Al, Jah, Lia, Eli, Lij, Jay, A

Diminutives

Ali, Lij, Jah, Lijah, AJ, Lia, Al, Jay, Eli, A

Famous People

  • Alijah Hicks
    (American Football Player)
  • Alijah Vera-Tucker
    (American Football Player)
  • Alijah Thomas
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Alijah Hall
    (American Track Athlete)
  • Alijah Brown
    (American Musician)

What Is the Meaning of Alijah?

Alijah means “the Lord is my God,” indicating a deep spiritual connection and faith.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alijah?

The name Alijah has Hebrew origins, derived from the name Elijah, which means “my God is Yahweh.”

Alijah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alijah in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4072021#4702022#4432023
Top 3 Rankings#4072021#4432023#4462020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alijah

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023443
(+27 from 2022)
696
(+44 from 2022)
0.03801
2022470
(-63 from 2021)
652
(-110 from 2021)
0.03481
2021407
(+39 from 2020)
762
(+95 from 2020)
0.04067
2020446
(+37 from 2019)
667
(+62 from 2019)
0.03606
2019483
(+6 from 2018)
605
(+15 from 2018)
0.03148
2018489
(-13 from 2017)
590
(-28 from 2017)
0.03035
2017476
(+33 from 2016)
618
(+30 from 2016)
0.03123
2016509
(-27 from 2015)
588
(-33 from 2015)
0.02903
2015482
(+2 from 2014)
621
(+41 from 2014)
0.03038
2014484
(+26 from 2013)
580
(+56 from 2013)
0.02830
2013510
(-57 from 2012)
524
(-76 from 2012)
0.02593
2012453
(+5 from 2011)
600
(+18 from 2011)
0.02957
2011458
(+12 from 2010)
582
(+30 from 2010)
0.02865
2010470
No change from 2009
552
(-28 from 2009)
0.02687
2009470
No change from 2008
580
(-6 from 2008)
0.02735
2008470
(+80 from 2007)
586
(+118 from 2007)
0.02688
2007550
(+35 from 2006)
468
(+50 from 2006)
0.02113
2006585
(+11 from 2005)
418
(+39 from 2005)
0.01907
2005596
(+37 from 2004)
379
(+46 from 2004)
0.01782
2004633
(+25 from 2003)
333
(+33 from 2003)
0.01576
2003658
(+26 from 2002)
300
(+34 from 2002)
0.01428
2002684
(+224 from 2001)
266
(+94 from 2001)
0.01287
2001908
(+119 from 2000)
172
(+30 from 2000)
0.00832
20001027
(+12 from 1999)
142
(+9 from 1999)
0.00680
19991039
(+150 from 1998)
133
(+29 from 1998)
0.00652
19981189
(+73 from 1997)
104
(+13 from 1997)
0.00513
19971262
(+97 from 1996)
91
(+12 from 1996)
0.00456
19961359
(+555 from 1995)
79
(+35 from 1995)
0.00394
19951914
(+434 from 1994)
44
(+11 from 1994)
0.00219
19942348
(+793 from 1993)
33
(+12 from 1993)
0.00162
19933141
(+1423 from 1992)
21
(+9 from 1992)
0.00102
19924564
(+1378 from 1991)
12
(+4 from 1991)
0.00057
19915942
(-120 from 1990)
8
No change from 1990
0.00038
19905822
(+1118 from 1989)
8
(+2 from 1989)
0.00037
19896940
(+12 from 1987)
6
(+1 from 1987)
0.00029
19880
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0
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0.0000
19876952
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5
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0.00026
19860
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0.0000
19850
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American States Popularity Rankings for Alijah

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3522021#3962022#3182023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4162021#4742022#3542023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2962021#3262022#4002023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5052021#7442022#6322023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3302021#4172022#4142023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3082021#4242022#4302023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4382021#5332022#3942023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3712021#4232022#3752023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4502021#6702022#3802023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4772021#3762022#4252023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5542021#5032022#4372023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2052021#2972022#3072023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4582021#4552022#5702023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4342021#5872022#4462023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3502021#4002022#4802023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4922021#5382022#5172023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3712021#4312022#4262023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4642021#6152022#6182023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7022020#4432021#8052022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3902021#5922022#6142023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3152021#3492022#3182023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5382021#4072022#4652023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1832021#2312022#3102023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6162020#5162022#5672023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3372021#3682022#4852023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1332021#3582022#2582023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4732020#5372022#5932023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7062021#4032022#4612023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5072021#2692022#2682023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7122019#5962022#8152023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5542020#5732021#5202022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3652020#4362021#2812022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4602018#4402021#3462023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6172017#6082018#6092021

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5182015#5872020#5702022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5072021#6802022#6682023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2952008#2972012#4372014

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1932012#1852014#1662021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2242008#2002009#2122020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2842010#3192013#3262014

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1622005#1562017

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2212015

Popularity Rankings for Alijah in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7162020#11242021#13382022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alijah a Name for Boys or Girls?

Alijah is traditionally a boy’s name, with its roots in the biblical name Elijah.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alijah

Alijah in Famous People Names

  • Alijah Hicks (Football Player, 1998): Professional football player excelling in his defensive role.
  • Alijah Vera-Tucker (Football Player, 1999): NFL player recognized for his versatility on the offensive line.
  • Alijah Thomas (Basketball Player, 2000): College basketball player making headlines with his impressive skills.
  • Alijah Hall (Track Athlete, 1997): Track and field athlete who has competed at national levels.
  • Alijah Brown (Musician, 1995): Emerging artist in the indie music scene with a growing fan base.
  • None
  • None

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