Elijah

Male

Meaning

Jehovah is my God.

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlaɪ.ə/

Traits associated with the name Elijah:

Elijah has a beautiful sound to it that represents a powerful affection between owner and dog.

Dogs named Elijah tend to be loving, loyal, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Elijah?

That you have a strong affinity for the name Elijah and likely have a strong connection to it. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the Bible or have a spiritual connection to the name.

Is Elijah a good dog name?

Elijah has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Elijah isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,561
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Elijah is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Elijah was, in the past month, the 3514th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Elijah is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Elijah was viewed 106 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Elijah's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Elijah is most adored in Rhode Island, Virginia and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, New Jersey and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Elijah.

Most popular breeds named Elijah:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Queensland Heelers
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Chow Chow

Elijah is found in these categories:

spiritual dog names
spiritual

Elijah is a significant prophet in the Bible, making the name spiritually significant.

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