Combination of Melvin and Elijah
Melijah is a modern American blend, likely created by combining the prefix of Melvin with the popular biblical name Elijah. While it lacks a singular ancient root, it carries the combined heritage of its components, suggesting both 'council friend' and 'the Lord is my God'.
Less common today
Melijah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,395 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
