Elijay is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my God is the Lord." It is a unique and distinctive name, offering a blend of familiarity and rarity that can make it stand out among other names. Elijay consists of two elements: "El" which signifies "God," and "Yah" or "Ya," signifying "Lord." This combination emphasizes the religious context behind the name's meaning. It is pronounced as /ee-LIE-ya/, with the emphasis on the second syllable, giving it a melodic rhythm that rolls off the tongue easily.
The number of babies named Elijay has seen a recent increase, with more births recorded in 2021 (9) compared to previous years (5 in 2008). However, there was a slight dip in 2022 (6), but overall, the total number of births for this name since 2008 stands at 20.