Ija
Girl nameIja has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 2003. It peaked in 2004.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
21
Peak year
2004 (6 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2003
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ija — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ija.
Sibling name ideas for Ija
Same era and popularity as Ija, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ija?
Ija has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 2003. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ija peak?
Ija peaked in 2004, when 6 babies were given the name.
Is Ija a girl or boy name?
Ija is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ija are girls).
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