UK boy's name
Ellijah
A Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ellijah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellijah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Ellijah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ellijah ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 boys were registered as Ellijah.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellijah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
5 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Ellijah mean?
The name Ellijah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Elijah, which means "my God is Yahweh" or "the Lord is my God." It has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and is believed to have originated around the 9th century BCE.
The name Elijah is found in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to the prophet Elijah, a significant figure in both Judaism and Christianity. He is revered for his miraculous acts and his unwavering devotion to God. The biblical account of Elijah's life is recorded in the Books of Kings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elijah is in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Hebrew manuscripts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. The name appears in various forms, including Eliyahu and Eliyyahu, which are closer to the original Hebrew spelling.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ellijah or its variants. One of the most famous was Elijah the Tishbite, a prophet in the 9th century BCE who confronted King Ahab and challenged the worship of Baal in ancient Israel.
Another notable bearer of the name was Elijah ben Solomon, a renowned Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his work on Jewish ethics and his commentary on the Talmud.
In the Christian tradition, the name Elijah is associated with St. Elijah, a 4th-century monk who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. He is renowned for his asceticism and his role in establishing monastic communities in the Judean Desert.
In more recent times, Elijah Muhammad (1897-1975) was a prominent African-American religious leader who founded the Nation of Islam, an influential Islamic movement in the United States.
Elijah Wood (born 1981) is a famous American actor best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in the acclaimed Lord of the Rings film trilogy, which further popularized the name in modern times.
While the name Ellijah is less common than the more traditional Elijah, it maintains a connection to the rich historical and religious significance of its Hebrew origin, reflecting the enduring appeal of this ancient name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ellijah over time
The chart below shows babies named Ellijah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ellijah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellijah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellijah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4163 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ellijah
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Ellijah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ellijah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ellijah was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ellijah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Ellijah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ellijah?
A Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is God".
How many people are called Ellijah in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Ellijah across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.