Elyja is of Hebrew origin and means "The Lord Is My God". It is a unique, modern variant of Elias, which itself derives from Elijah, a significant prophet in the Bible. Elyja gained prominence as a distinct given name in recent years, particularly in the United States and Europe. It carries a contemporary yet timeless appeal, offering parents a distinctive choice for their child's name.
The name Elyja was given to seven babies in 2002, five babies in 2008, and another five babies in 2014, resulting in a total of seventeen children bearing this unique name across those years.