| Meaning | Jehovah is God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | E-ly-jah |
About Elyjah
Strong. Bold. Unforgettable. Elyjah demands attention with its unique spelling twist on a timeless classic. This name radiates confidence and individuality—perfect for parents who want their son to stand out from the crowd. The distinctive "y" adds modern flair while maintaining deep roots and spiritual resonance. Elyjah sounds like leadership, like someone who'll make their mark on the world. Imagine calling this name across a playground, in a graduation ceremony, on a business card—it works brilliantly everywhere. The name carries an inherent coolness factor that grows with your child, from adorable toddler to accomplished adult. Choose Elyjah for a son who'll forge his own path, who won't be just another name on the roster. It's memorable, it's powerful, it's distinctive without being difficult. Elyjah isn't just a name—it's a statement of individuality and strength that your son will carry with pride throughout his life.
Nicknames for Elyjah
| Ely |
| Jah |
| Eli |
| E |
Famous People Named Elyjah
| Elyjah Marrow | grandson of rapper Ice-T |
| Elyjah Banks | Australian rules footballer |
| Elyjah Givens | American football player |
| Elyjah Campbell | American basketball player |
| Elyjah Ackerley | British actor |
| Elyjah Price | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Elyjah Robinson | American actor |
| Elyjah Thomas | British rapper |
| Elyjah Colon | American baseball player |
| Elyjah McCallister | American singer |
| Elyjah Goodwyn | American actor |
| Elyjah King | American basketball player |
| Elyjah Williams | American football player |
| Elyjah Cobb | American football player |
| Elyjah Doyle | American actor |
| Elyjah Fields | American football player |
| Elyjah Johnson | American basketball player |
Characters Named Elyjah
| Elyjah "Eli" Cotton | character in the TV show "The Killing" |
| Elyjah Taylor | character in the novel "North and South" by Elizabeth Gaskell |
| Elyjah Van Dorn | character in the book "Elyjah and the Curse of the Kerosene Lamp" |
| Elyjah Raven | character in the book "The Marked" by Inara Scott |
| Elyjah Kent | character in the novel "The Youngest Templar" by Michael Spradlin |
| Elyjah Black | character in the TV show "Titans" |
| Elyjah Brass | character in the novel "The Alchemy of Stone" by Ekaterina Sedia |
| Elyjah Bridger | character in the TV show "Star Wars Rebels" |
| Elyjah Davis | character in the book "Beyond the Burning Lands" by John Christopher |
| Elyjah Rawlins | character in the book "Red Prophet" by Orson Scott Card |
| Elyjah Snow | character in the book "A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas |
| Elyjah Smith | character in the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Elyjah Moreau | character in the book "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau |
| Elyjah Quinlan | character in the book "The Vicious Deep" by Zoraida Córdova |
| Elyjah Clay | character in the book "Pretties" by Scott Westerfeld |
| Elyjah Rose | character in the book "Mermaid Tales" by Debbie Dadey |
| Elyjah Norris | character in the TV show "The Messengers" |
| Elyjah Decker | character in the book "The Diamond of Darkhold" by Jeanne DuPrau |
| Elyjah Goodman | character in the TV show "Life on Mars" |