Meaning & Origin
a male given name originating from the Bible
Elija is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'the Lord is my God.' In the Bible, Elijah was one of the greatest prophets — he called down fire from heaven, was fed by ravens, and was taken to God in a chariot of fire without dying.
Elija offers the single-h spelling that gives this ancient prophetic name a slightly cleaner, more modern appearance while preserving every bit of its thundering biblical power.