What Is Elijah Short for?

Eli can be a name on its own, but is also used as a short form of Elijah, Eliezer, Elizabeth, or Eliana. Elijah can also be shortened to Lijah, Lijey, Lahje, or Jah.

Is Elijah a black or white name?

The name was essentially brought to America in the 1600's by Puritan settlers in New England. Elijah also gained prominence in the African-American community in the 1960's and 70's among Black Muslims. Today, the name is popular across all groups in the United States as the 13th most common boy's name in 2012.

Is Elijah English name?

Meaning and Origin of: Elijah

Welsh, Jewish, and American : from the personal name Elijah, the usual English transliteration in the King James Bible (Old Testament) of the Hebrew name Eliyahu 'Jehovah is God', name of one of the Biblical prophets (see Elias).