60 Nicknames For Elijah

Elijah is one of the very popular Hebrew names (not rare) and means ‘Yahweh is my Lord.’

Elijah is an amalgamation of two words, ‘El, ‘ meaning God, and ‘Yah,’ which means Jehovah. Interestingly, this name stems from the Old Testament of the Bible, esp. in the ‘Book of Kings 1 and 2.’

Elijah was a Hebrew/Islamic prophet, and the name is pronounced with a strong E at the beginning, which goes EE-lie-juh. He was significant because, during his time, there were worshippers of a holistic God named Baal.

And Elijah was so brave that he openly spread the word of God, and when he faced any adversity, God himself came to his rescue. He also performed miracles in God’s name.

Therefore, his name symbolizes a man’s strength, faith, and resilience. Moreover, he helped preserve the religion Yahweh from being discontinued by Baal’s holistic worship.

All the religious people who follow Christianity, Islam, and Judaism cultures often keep this epic name for their baby boys. Though with some variations, it can be kept for girls also like Alijah.

In some scriptures, the name Elijah is spelled as Elias or Eliyahu. El is also found at the beginning of other names, such as Eliezer and Elisha, and the end of Daniel, Gabriel, Samuel, and Michael.

Although an ancient biblical name, Elijah has soared into popularity in recent decades.

In 1995, it got listed in the Top 100 boy names in the US, and in 2001, it was ranked in the Top 50. And surprisingly, by 2010, it was listed in the Top 20, and since 2016, it has been listed in the Top 10 names of boys in the US.

And whenever we think of famous people named Elijah, the first person who comes to mind is the American actor Elijah Wood, who enacted Frodo Baggins in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy and was also in the movie: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.’

Likewise, there are a few other celebrities who possess the name Elijah such as Elijah Cummings (American politician), Elijah Craig (American Baptist Preacher), Elijah Holyfield (Football player), and Elijah Joy (American Chef).

Some of the other personalities include Elijah Kelly (American Actor, Singer, and Dancer), Elijah Wald (American folk-blues Guitarist), Elijah Muhammed (Former Leader of the Nation of Islam), and Elijah Blue Allman (Musician and son of Cher and Gregg Allman).

Besides, different cultures use different naming patterns for the name Elijah such as Elia (Italian), Elian (Dutch), Eliasz (Polish), Elie (French), Ilija (Croatian), and Elijah (Lithuanian), Ilija (Macedonian), and many others. Also, according to Google search data analysis, in February and March 2019, this name was at its peak in popularity.

Cool Nicknames For Elijah

Elijah was the fourth most popular name for baby boys in America in 2020. So, thinking of some cool nicknames for your best buddy Elijah, here we have a list for you.

Elah– Perfect nickname as it is the Name of God.

Eli– Trim is the original name and means ‘My Lord.’

Elixir– Islamic origin and means a thing that gives energy.

Ellory– Cheerful and can be given to fun-natured Elijah.

Hatchi– Inspired by a movie and means inseparable bond.

Halo– Divine light depicted above the head of an angel/ God.

Ila– Short nickname and in French means from the island.

Jewel– Ideal pet name if your Elijah is as precious as a jewel.

Joel– Hebrew name meaning Lord is my God.

Jonah– Derived from Hebrew and means dove.

Li– Short, Sweet, and simple nickname for names with Elijah.

Lily– Though a feminine name, it means purity and innocence.

Obadiah– Means servant or worshipper of God.

Olaf– Inspired by Disney’s Frozen and means ancestor’s relic.

Pal– Ideal for your buddy Elijah, who’s generous.

Funny Nicknames For Elijah

If your friend Elijah is a king of pranks and humor, check out some nicknames that suit his personality.

Angelic– Greek origin and denotes of God.

Deli– Indian origin and means Warrior, Soldier, or Fighter

Delilah– Arabic origin and means delicate

Edible– Fun nickname and ideal for a very cute baby.

Eel– Inspired by a fish name.

Elephant– Perfect nickname for babies who grow out of their clothes.

Elmo– Italian origin and means protector.

Elon– Oak tree.

Hulk– A very large person in size.

Ilja– Estonian name for My God is great.

Ilyas– Arabic variation of the name Elijah.

Jolly– Cordial nickname for Elijah, who is cheerful or attractive.

Loco– Spanish origin and means crazy.

Loophole– Hilarious nickname for someone who is a conman.

Pariah– Ideal pet name for someone who is a loner.

(If you still cannot decide on nicknames for Elijah, we have come up with some unique ones.)

Unique Nicknames For Elijah

These unique and creative pet names will persuade you to adopt them for your dear buddy.

Aphelia– Greek origin, which means Spiritual and creative.

Electra– Greek origin, which means Shining.

Elie– French origin and means God helps.

Elitism– Apt nickname to tease someone with the name Elijah.

Eliza– English origin, which means pledged to God.

Helium– Greek origin, which means sun.

Iliya– Bulgarian variation of the name Elijah.

Jalapeno– This name suits Elijah, who is hot and happening.

Jello– Italian origin, which means sugar.

Lego– Best nickname for Elijah, obsessed with Legos.

Loja– Spanish origin which means famous warrior.

Ouija– An ancient Egyptian word that means good luck.

Waka– Funky nickname, and probably Shakira fans can relate to it.

Popular Nicknames For Elijah

Elijah is a famous name; over 13k boys and 30 girls were named in 2020. Some popular names such as Eli, Ely, Elia, Elija, and Jah will suit your friends. Check them out.

Abel– Adam and Eve’s son and means breath or vapor.

Alley– Celtic origin, which means Little Rock, Harmony, or Peace.

Alvin– Inspired by Alvin and Chipmunks and means noble friend.

Eggy– Quirky nickname for Elijah and means Gift of God.

Elian– Dutch variation of the name Elijah.

Elia– Means God has answered.

Elie– Means God helps.

Elija– Perfect nickname and sound similar to Elijah.

Elisah– God’s promise.

Eliyahu– Biblical origin and is a variant of the name Elijah.

Ellie– French origin, which means light.

Elliot– Bravely and Truly

Ely– Means the sky is the limit for future endeavors.

Hallelujah– Biblical name for Elijah, which means Praise the God.

Hydrangea– Fancy nickname for an adorable baby.

Jah– Biblical name which means the everlasting.

Lija– Arabic name which means sweet or beautiful.