Elijah, of Hebrew origin, translates to "My God is Yahweh." It's derived from the two elements 'Eli,' meaning "my God," and 'yah,' a shortened form of 'Yahweh,' one of the names of God in the Bible. In the Old Testament, Elijah was a prophet known for his courageous stand against idolatry during the reign of King Ahab. The name gained popularity due to its biblical association and has since been widely used worldwide.
Elijah experienced a notable rise and fall in its popularity over this period, with a peak of 7 births in 2017.