Elijah
Meaning: My God is Yahweh — faithful to the one true God
Origin: Hebrew — from Eliyyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #274
Total births: 741
History: Elijah connects to the Irish language tradition kept alive by generations in the Gaeltacht. From TG4 broadcasts to Oireachtas na Gaeilge festivals, the name carries the melody of a tongue that has survived centuries of challenge. It is both ancient and modern.
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| Current rank (2025) | #97 |
| Babies named Elijah in 2025 | 59 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 741 |
| Peak year | 2022 (61 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #97 |
| Years in records | 2000–2025 (26 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 14 spots |
Frequently asked about Elijah
What does the name Elijah mean?
Elijah means “My God is Yahweh — faithful to the one true God” from Hebrew — from Eliyyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Elijah?
Elijah has Hebrew — from Eliyyahu (אֵלִיָּהוּ) origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is Yahweh — faithful to the one true God”.
How popular is Elijah in Ireland?
Elijah ranked #97 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 59 babies that year.
When was Elijah most popular?
Elijah peaked in 2022 with 61 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Elijah a boy or girl name?
Elijah is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Elijahs in registered births are male.
Is the name Elijah rising or falling in popularity?
Elijah has risen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #111 in 2020 to #97 in 2025.
How long has Elijah been recorded in Ireland?
Elijah appears in birth records in Ireland across 26 years — from 2000 through 2025.