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Elijah: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

HebrewBoy♂ Number 9
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What does Elijah mean?

Elijah is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “my God is Yahweh”.

This Hebrew name has been cherished by parents seeking biblical significance and spiritual depth.

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Origin & History

Elijah is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.

Numerology of Elijah

Pythagorean Number

9

The Humanitarian

Key Traits

Compassionate, generous, idealistic

Ruling Planet

♂Mars

Planetary Traits

Energy, courage, passion

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The letters of Elijah

6 letters: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. E5
  2. L3
  3. I9
  4. J1
  5. A1
  6. H8

Vowels (shaded): E, I, A.

Expression

9

The Humanitarian

all letters

5 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 8 = 27 → 9

Soul Urge

6

Love & family

vowels

5 + 9 + 1 = 15 → 6

Personality

3

Cheerful

consonants

3 + 1 + 8 = 12 → 3

Popularity of Elijah

Current Rank

#7

Peak Year

2011

Total Births

369,304

Elijah is one of the top 10 most popular baby names in the US.

Elijah in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#7

on the 2025 boys' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #2Noah
  2. #3Oliver
  3. #4Theodore
  4. #5Henry
  5. #7Elijah
  6. #8Mateo
  7. #10Lucas
  8. #12Levi

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Names that share Elijah's numbers

Elijah: Expression 9, Soul Urge 6, Personality 3.

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Names that begin like Elijah: Eli-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elijah mean?
Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh." It belongs to the Hebrew & Biblical family of names, carrying biblical significance and spiritual depth.
What is the numerology number for Elijah?
In Pythagorean numerology, Elijah has the number 9, known as The Humanitarian. Key traits include: Compassionate, generous, idealistic. This number is ruled by Mars, the planet of energy, courage, passion.
Is Elijah a popular baby name?
Yes! Elijah ranks #7 among the most popular baby names in the US.
What origin is the name Elijah?
Elijah is a Hebrew name from the Hebrew & Biblical tradition. Elijah is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.
Is Elijah compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Elijah (Number 9) pairs well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Elijah.

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