The Lord is my God
Alijah is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the Hebrew name Elijah. It stems from the name Eliyahu, which combines the elements 'El' (God) and 'Yah' (the Lord), signifying a declaration of faith. While the traditional spelling remains more common, this version has gained popularity in the United States as a unique alternative.
About 651 boys were named Alijah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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