Elayah
Every Elayah since 2002 — 402 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elayah
Elayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,013 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 402 American babies have been named Elayah. Its peak came in 2023, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,013 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,315 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,609 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,361 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,433 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,477 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,369 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,656 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,425 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,672 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,599 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,048 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,816 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,782 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,772 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,299 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,787 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,081 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,936 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,041 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #16,197 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elayah in 2025?
Elayah ranked #5,013 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elayah?
402 babies have been named Elayah in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elayah most popular?
Elayah peaked in 2023, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Elayah a boy or girl name?
Elayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elayah rising or falling?
Elayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.