Elijiah
Every Elijiah since 1979 — 1,151 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elijiah
Elijiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,147 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,151 American babies have been named Elijiah. Its peak came in 2008, when 75 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 Elijiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elijiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,147 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,988 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,636 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,227 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,977 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,908 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,656 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,982 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,509 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,025 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,913 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,714 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2,541 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2,644 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,388 |
| 2010 | 71 | #1,964 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,107 |
| 2008 | 75 | #1,920 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,195 |
| 2006 | 53 | #2,355 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,306 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,109 |
| 2003 | 64 | #1,852 |
| 2002 | 47 | #2,229 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,287 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,826 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,884 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elijiah in 2025?
Elijiah ranked #9,147 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elijiah?
1,151 babies have been named Elijiah in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elijiah most popular?
Elijiah peaked in 2008, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Elijiah a boy or girl name?
Elijiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elijiah rising or falling?
Elijiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.