Elijah
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Syllables (3)
Bold syllables indicate primary stress
Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Standard international representation
Pronunciation Tips
• This name has 3 syllables. Take your time with each part.
• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Balanced and versatile
Rich and expressive
Mix of vowels and consonants
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Elijah
Visual Pattern
Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants
Name Statistics
How does Elijah compare to the average name?
Elijah is easier than average by 4.0 points.
Difficulty Scale:
Names related to Elijah (root: elij)
Current Name
Related Names (9)
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Elijah belongs to a family of 10 related names.
1. a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
Primary Theme
Conveys strength, nobility, or divine favor
Theme Distribution
Key Themes
Life Path Number
Selfless individuals dedicated to serving humanity and making the world better.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | boy | #13 | 2019-2019 |
| Canada | boy | #28 | 2018-2018 |
| France | boy | #299 | 2018-2018 |
| Netherlands | boy | #116 | 2019-2019 |
| New Zealand | boy | #18 | 2019-2019 |
| United Kingdom | boy | #41 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | boy | #7 | 2018-2018 |
Showing top 7 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)