Elijiah

Boy name

Elijiah has been given to 1,151 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,151

Peak year

2008 (75 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1979

10-year trend

▼ -70%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Elijiah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

381,915 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elijiah.

1,151 babies since 1964

1,150 babies since 1914

1,154 babies since 1992

1,154 babies since 1996

1,155 babies since 1964

1,147 babies since 1955

1,156 babies since 1987

1,157 babies since 1924

How popular is the name Elijiah?

Elijiah has been given to 1,151 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elijiah peak?

Elijiah peaked in 2008, when 75 babies were given the name.

Is Elijiah a girl or boy name?

Elijiah is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Elijiah are boys).

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