My salvation
Ijah is a rare name likely derived from the Hebrew name Isaiah or Elijah, sharing the root elements 'Yah' referring to the divine. It is often used in Caribbean and Rastafarian cultures as a spiritual name. In this context, it emphasizes a personal connection to the divine.
Less common today
Ijah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,400 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
