Elijio

Elijio is a rare masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "Jehovah is God." This particular spelling shows Spanish or Latin American influence, similar to the variation Elijo. The name carries the profound spiritual significance of its Hebrew original, associated with the powerful Biblical prophet Elijah. Despite its rarity, Elijio benefits from the familiarity of the more common Elijah, which has enjoyed substantial popularity in recent decades. The distinctive spelling gives the name a unique cultural flavor while maintaining its recognizable pronunciation. Elijio offers parents an uncommon variant that preserves the spiritual depth and historical resonance of the original while adding a distinctive international character.

Pronounced eh-LI-hee-oh.

As of October 2026, Elijio ranked #12586 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #2038 in 1945.