Elijah
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
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 3255th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of July 2025, Elijah is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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 42 times, and liked 0 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 New Jersey, Arizona and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Elijah.
Most popular breeds named Elijah:
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Queensland Heelers
- Rottweiler
- Chow Chow
Elijah is found in these categories:
spiritual
Elijah is a significant prophet in the Bible, making the name spiritually significant.
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