Modern blend of Caleb and Elijah
Calijah is a contemporary American invention, likely created by blending the popular biblical names Caleb and Elijah. It combines the Hebrew roots meaning 'devotion' or 'whole-hearted' (from Caleb) with 'My God is Yahweh' (from Elijah).
Fewer than 5 boys were named Calijah in 2025.
NFL defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
