Elaijah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the element 'Eli', which means 'ascending'. It is believed to have been popularized by the biblical prophet Elijah, whose name also means 'the Lord is my God'. The name Elaijah was first used as a given name in the late 20th century and has since gained popularity due to its unique sound and biblical association.
The name Elaijah has seen a varied trend over the years with no consistent increase or decrease, ranging from a low of 6 births to a high of 15 births in any given year.