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Elijah

Boy name · 819 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elijah: 819 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 83 births in 2021.

Elijah traces back to the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh," a powerful declaration of faith. The most famous bearer is the Old Testament prophet who challenged the prophets of Baal and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind of fire. In more recent centuries, the name has been carried by figures like Elijah Wood, the actor who brought Frodo Baggins to life in *The Lord of the Rings*, and the influential American abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy. There are a number of settlements named after this prophet, including Mount Elias in Scotland, though its name stems from a different root entirely. A striking variant is the Gaelic form, **Eileas**, a rare but resonant choice for those seeking a distinctly Scottish take on this timeless biblical classic.