Eliyahu
Every Eliyahu since 1956 — 3,661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eliyahu
Eliyahu is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,236 in 2025 with 162 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 3,661 American babies have been named Eliyahu. Its peak came in 2025, when 162 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 Eliyahu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eliyahu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | #1,236 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1,252 |
| 2023 | 145 | #1,317 |
| 2022 | 137 | #1,368 |
| 2021 | 124 | #1,456 |
| 2020 | 119 | #1,454 |
| 2019 | 119 | #1,463 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,540 |
| 2017 | 104 | #1,571 |
| 2016 | 130 | #1,369 |
| 2015 | 137 | #1,298 |
| 2014 | 121 | #1,400 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1,372 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1,481 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1,345 |
| 2010 | 115 | #1,444 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1,501 |
| 2008 | 94 | #1,645 |
| 2007 | 80 | #1,817 |
| 2006 | 76 | #1,811 |
| 2005 | 94 | #1,517 |
| 2004 | 65 | #1,891 |
| 2003 | 64 | #1,853 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1,575 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1,751 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,098 |
| 1995 | 45 | #1,895 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,762 |
| 1985 | 31 | #1,880 |
| 1980 | 15 | #2,998 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,507 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,612 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,199 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Eliyahu
- Eliyahu M. Goldratt Engineer · 1947–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eliyahu in 2025?
Eliyahu ranked #1,236 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 162 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eliyahu?
3,661 babies have been named Eliyahu in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eliyahu most popular?
Eliyahu peaked in 2025, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Eliyahu a boy or girl name?
Eliyahu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eliyahu rising or falling?
Eliyahu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eliyahu?
Well-known people named Eliyahu include Eliyahu M. Goldratt (engineer).