Elijuah

Elijuah is a contemporary variation of the Hebrew name Elijah, which means 'Yahweh is my God.' This modern spelling adaptation maintains the biblical significance of the original while offering a distinctive twist with the addition of the letter 'u.' Though uncommon in historical records, Elijuah emerged in recent decades as parents sought unique alternatives to traditional biblical names. The name carries the gravitas of its biblical predecessor—an important prophet in the Old Testament—while its modified spelling creates a subtle point of differentiation. Despite its rarity, Elijuah remains recognizable and shares the rising popularity of other forms of Elijah.

Pronounced ee-LY-joo-uh.

As of October 2026, Elijuah ranked #12846 in US births in 2011 SSA, peaked at #6147 in 2001.