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The name Elijah is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God". It derives from the Hebrew name Eliyahu which combines the words 'eli', meaning God and 'yahu', a shortened form of Yahweh. In the Bible, Elijah is a prophet who is known for his miraculous deeds and for challenging King Ahab and Queen Jezebel's worship of the god Baal. Elijah is also associated with the Jewish festival of Passover, as the prophet is said to visit every Jewish home during this holiday.The name Elijah has been a popular choice for boys for many years, ranking consistently in the top 100 names in the United States for over two decades. It has also been used in literature and media, appearing in works such as Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Old Man and the Sea" and the television series "The Vampire Diaries".

The name Elijah is popular in the United States, Australia, Canada, England, and New Zealand.

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