Elija, of Hebrew origin, means 'The Lord is my God'. This name was borne by several figures in the Bible, most notably the prophet Elijah, who played a significant role in ancient Israel's history. The name Elija gained popularity as a given name in various cultures over time.
The name Elija experienced a significant surge in popularity from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, with a peak of 56 births in 2008. However, it has since declined, with only 20 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, there have been 1140 babies named Elija from 1889 to 2023.