Ilijah

Boy name

Ilijah has been given to 590 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

590

Peak year

2012 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1996

10-year trend

▼ -29%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Elijahboy

381,915 babies since 1880

Alijahboy

15,681 babies since 1987

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FAQ

How popular is the name Ilijah?

Ilijah has been given to 590 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ilijah peak?

Ilijah peaked in 2012, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Ilijah a girl or boy name?

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

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