Elijah, of Hebrew origin, signifies 'the Lord is my God.' It's derived from the two elements 'El,' meaning 'God,' and '-jah,' a suffix denoting 'is.' This name holds significant biblical importance, as it was borne by the prophet Elijah in the Old Testament. Historically, it gained popularity due to its usage in English literature, notably in Charles Dickens' novel 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.'
In 2006 alone, there were five babies named Elijah. Over time, this totals to just five children bearing the name.