It's a strong, versatile name with significant biblical meaning. It will only just keep getting more popular and will be at the top of the charts for years to come and I understand why.
― Anonymous User 10/24/2020
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Strong Old Testament name that's become extremely popular and will only get more popular - I like how it can also suit both white and black males.
― Anonymous User 10/24/2020
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No disrespect, but I literally cannot see the name Elijah on a girl.
― Anonymous User 9/22/2020
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How in the world do some people see this as feminine?I can only picture Elijah on a boy. I love this name for a boy. Also I like it as "E-LIE-Jah".
Elijah is Biblical. The book of Kings. It is the name of my oldest son. If anyone should want to make a comment or judge anyone by their name I would suggest some research first as I would do with your own name if required religious, Christian or not. That is exactly what I did before I named my son. I read the book. Elijah is a very unique and impressive character in Yahwehs word.
My name is Elijah and pronounced "Ee-LIE-juh." It's different from anybody in my Church and kinda makes it seem special. And the guy rode a fire chariot, I mean, how many of us got to do that?
I realize that Elijah may sound feminine because it rhymes with Sarah, therefore people attempt to try to make Elijah strictly a girl's name because of that. Nevertheless, Elijah is a boy's name. If this name is going to become unisex, it should at least be common for males at all times. Elijah is all boy to me and it's noble, but sooo common.
I hate this name! It sounds so girrrrlyy! Therefore I love it for a girl and loathe it on a boy.
― Anonymous User 11/26/2018
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In 2018, 2 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Elijah who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 328th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
The first time I ever heard this name or recall hearing this name was in my teens because of Elijah Woods. It had nothing to do with the actor himself (though I am a fan of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit). Just the sound and the look of the name I fell in love with. Little did I know that a decade plus later that I would decide to name my one and only son (let alone only child) with that name. I am a little sad that it is so popular though, I personally thought I was being unique in a way (my name is Shauna, so there aren't too many with that name either). I wanted to keep the same concept, unfortunately everywhere we go there is always another Elijah. But the fair decision I made was that since I decided his first name his father could decide his middle. He chose ST. John (his name is John, though he is no saint...) So in the end, I still have my child with a unique name that both his father and myself love. But there is also the fact that ST. John the Baptist was said to be the next Elijah, which there are discrepancies about but we had no idea of the relation until just before I gave birth in October of last year. It's strange how things come together like that, I guess all things do happen for a reason!
Oh my God, Elijah really is a Hebrew name? We named our first son Elijah and our second son Ezra. Both are of Hebrew origin. Interesting. Elijah definitely sounds modern to me. I would never associate it with anything Hebrew. Interesting. It's a lovely name.
"Elijah" is the title of a song by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Rich Mullins on his 1986 self-titled album. The song was partially inspired by the death of John Lennon, whom Mullins admired. "Elijah" was later covered by Gary Chapman as part of the 1998 album 'Awesome God: A Tribute to Rich Mullins', released about a year after Mullins' own death.
Cute, honest and magnificent. I almost hate to see it as popular because how many people can live up to it? The popularity is clearly due to the actor Wood, who played the amazing character Frodo, written by JRR Tolkien.
― Anonymous User 7/31/2016
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I really like this name; it makes me think of a guy with an unusual (but not bad) sense of fashion and a talent for art and music. However, I hate that it's become so common and I really, really hope the large amount of Elijahs growing up today doesn't cause the name to lose the personality that radiates from it.
It's beautiful. I think only so many males are worthy of this name. It's just a classic, amazing name.
― Anonymous User 5/25/2015
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One of the original vampires from The Vampire Diaries is named Elijah. He's also in the spin-off series The Originals.
― Anonymous User 5/11/2015
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Elijah is such a cute, handsome, classic name! It's a perfect choice for a boy and ages very well. I ♥ how Elijah has a religious meaning. ^___^
― Anonymous User 3/21/2015
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I love this name, but it's become too trendy because of the actor. Then again the actor is what led me to like it in the first place. Intense and strong, it's sexy and boyish at the same time!
― Anonymous User 2/8/2015
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Absolutely wonderful name. How it only has a 63% approval rating is beyond me!
This name is so nauseatingly trendy. I have a hard time taking an adult Elijah seriously because of its rabid overuse. The meaning may be nice, but face it, a lot of people are in love with it.
I have never like the sound of this name. It just doesn't sound pleasant. Plus, it makes me think of Elijah Wood, and I do NOT like that guy. I won't get into that rant, but it's not because of his roles, as I've never watched a movie with him in it.
This name along with Isaiah, are my favorite names for boys. I love the meaning of this name as well as how it looks.
― Anonymous User 10/25/2007
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When I hear this name I think of the loud mouthed, ugly hobbit Elijah Wood. He messed up the name royaly.
― Anonymous User 8/27/2007
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I love the sound of this name. This is the middle name of my husband Jacob Elijah. I think it sounds quite nice. I will possibly use this as a middle name for a future son.
My nephew's name is Elijah. I also have two good childhood friends who named their firstborn sons this. I think the name is fantastic, wholesome and strong. I also like the nickname Eli.
Ee-LIE-zha is the original Hebrew pronunciation. Ee-LIE-juh is an Anglicized pronunciation and does make the name sound more masculine. You aren't "required" to pronounce it the Hebrew way. I also don't think it sounds outdated or old fashioned. Actually, it sounds like a modern name to me.
― Anonymous User 3/17/2007
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Why contribute false information?! What you had written is inverted. The original Hebrew pronunciation is Ee-LIE-juh and Ee-LIE-zha is the Anglicized one.
― Anonymous User 10/16/2008
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I pronounce this name eh-LYE-juh, not eh-LYE-zha. The latter sounds too much like Eliza.
My nephew's name is Elijah. I have to be honest that I never liked this name. It sounds so old fashioned. Of course I am growing to like it because he is my nephew. I would never use the name for my son.
I don't think saying "This name is so stupid" is useful to other visitors. It's just callous and ignorant. I love this name, by the way, and think it's strong, heroic and handsome.