Elyjah
Every Elyjah since 1994 — 1,961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elyjah
Elyjah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,545 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,961 American babies have been named Elyjah. Its peak came in 2012, when 124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Elyjah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elyjah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2,545 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,680 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,154 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,333 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,352 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,007 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,345 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,105 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,072 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,138 |
| 2015 | 73 | #1,986 |
| 2014 | 80 | #1,850 |
| 2013 | 69 | #1,996 |
| 2012 | 124 | #1,361 |
| 2011 | 84 | #1,741 |
| 2010 | 89 | #1,721 |
| 2009 | 82 | #1,812 |
| 2008 | 100 | #1,584 |
| 2007 | 74 | #1,916 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,745 |
| 2005 | 74 | #1,780 |
| 2004 | 81 | #1,612 |
| 2003 | 68 | #1,770 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,983 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,288 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,586 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,596 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elyjah in 2025?
Elyjah ranked #2,545 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elyjah?
1,961 babies have been named Elyjah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elyjah most popular?
Elyjah peaked in 2012, when 124 newborns received the name.
Is Elyjah a boy or girl name?
Elyjah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elyjah rising or falling?
Elyjah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.