Elaijah is a unique and captivating name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my salvation". It is derived from the elements 'El' which means "God", and 'Yah', a shortened form of 'Yahweh', one of the names of God in the Hebrew Bible. This name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but has since spread globally, making it a choice that blends traditional roots with contemporary appeal.
"This name first appeared in 2001 with five births that year."