Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord is my God." It appears in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of the prophet Elijah, who was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, when it became more common due to the influence of Puritanism. Today, Elijah is considered a classic yet still distinctive and powerful-sounding name for boys.
Elijah is a name that has seen some popularity in recent years in the United States. According to data from the Social Security Administration, there were 5 babies named Elijah born in 2014 and 7 babies named Elijah born in 2016. This means that a total of 12 babies were given the name Elijah in those two years alone. It's always exciting to see how names trend over time and it will be interesting to see if this upward trend continues for the name Elijah in future years.