Find out how popular the first name Elaiya has been for the last 11 years (from 2013 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elaiya by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Elaiya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Elaiya.

The history of the first name Elaiya

The name Elaiya has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is God." It is a variant spelling of the more commonly known name Elijah, which appears in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

The earliest known historical reference to the name Elaiya is found in the Old Testament, where it refers to the prophet Elijah, one of the most important figures in the Jewish religion. Elijah, also known as Elaiya, lived in the 9th century BCE and is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for his miraculous deeds and his unwavering devotion to God.

In the Bible, Elaiya is depicted as a powerful prophet who performed numerous miracles, including raising the dead, bringing fire down from heaven, and ascending to heaven in a whirlwind. His name has become synonymous with courage, faith, and divine intervention.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elaiya or its variant spellings. One of the earliest recorded examples is Elaiya ben Abuyah, a 2nd-century Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in ancient Judea. Another prominent figure was Elaiya Mashiach, a 17th-century Karaite Jewish scholar and author from the Ottoman Empire.

In the Christian tradition, the name Elaiya is associated with St. Elias, also known as St. Elijah, who is revered as a prophet and a saint. He is celebrated in various Christian churches, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions.

Other notable individuals with the name Elaiya include Elaiya Abu Madi, a 12th-century Jewish philosopher and poet from Spain, and Elaiya Delmedigo, a 16th-century Jewish scholar and mathematician from Crete.

While the name Elaiya has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various communities around the world, each with their own interpretations and significance attached to the name.

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