Alijah

How to say it

əˈlaɪ.dʒə

What it means

A modern respelling of Elijah, from the Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh.'

Alijah is a modern respelling of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh,' the great prophet of the Hebrew Bible. The A-opening gives it a fresh, contemporary look that has caught on fast, especially in African American families. It echoes both Elijah and Aaliyah. Said uh-LY-juh.

How to spell Alijah

The standard spelling is Alijah. Common variants include Elijah, Alijha, Aleijah, but Alijah is the most widely used form.

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• Spelling

  A modern respelling of Elijah.

• Pronunciation

  uh-LY-juh.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Alijah Vera-Tucker American National Football League offensive lineman

Spelling variants

• Elijah
• Alijha
• Aleijah

Names with the same feeling

• Elijah My God is Yahweh
• Isaiah Yahweh is salvation
• Josiah Yahweh supports
• Amari Eternal, immortal
• Micah Who is like God?

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Common questions

What does the name Alijah mean?

A modern respelling of Elijah, from the Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh.'

What does Alijah mean in Hebrew?

In Hebrew, Alijah means "Yahweh is my God." Alijah is a modern respelling of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh,' the great prophet of the Hebrew Bible. The A-opening gives it a fresh, contemporary look that has caught on fast, especially in African American families. It echoes both Elijah and Aaliyah. Said uh-LY-juh.

How do you pronounce Alijah?

Alijah is pronounced əˈlaɪ.dʒə. Say it as a-LI-jah, with the stress on the "li" syllable.

How do you spell Alijah?

The standard spelling is Alijah. Common spelling variants include Elijah, Alijha, Aleijah.

Is Alijah a boy or girl name?

Alijah is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Alijah?

Alijah ranked #469 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.