Ijah
Girl nameIjah has been given to 68 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It peaked in 2002.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
68
Peak year
2002 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1997
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
84% girls / 16% boys
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ijah.
Sibling name ideas for Ijah
Same era and popularity as Ijah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ijah?
Ijah has been given to 68 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ijah peak?
Ijah peaked in 2002, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Ijah a girl or boy name?
Ijah is primarily a girl name (84% of babies named Ijah are girls).
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