Combination of Kelly and Elijah
Kelijah is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the energetic surname-name Kelly with the popular biblical name Elijah. While it lacks a singular ancient root, it inherits the 'warrior' associations of Kelly and the 'Yahweh is God' meaning of Elijah.
About 13 boys were named Kelijah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
