Elijha
Every Elijha since 1949 — 759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elijha
Elijha is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,049 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 759 American babies have been named Elijha. Its peak came in 2007, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Elijha stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elijha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,049 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,230 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,930 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,365 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,398 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,267 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,282 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,983 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,115 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,856 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,132 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,539 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,192 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,771 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,845 |
| 2007 | 45 | #2,695 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,175 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,036 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,039 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,947 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,707 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,949 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,340 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,347 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,634 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,551 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elijha in 2025?
Elijha ranked #11,049 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elijha?
759 babies have been named Elijha in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elijha most popular?
Elijha peaked in 2007, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Elijha a boy or girl name?
Elijha is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elijha rising or falling?
Elijha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.