Elijah is a baby boy name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Elijah was given to 11,171 boys, ranking No. 8 for boys and 26 girls, ranking No. 5044 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Elijah
In 2024, Elijah was given to 11,171 boys, ranking No. 8 for boys and 26 girls, ranking No. 5044 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1880 and shows 370,593 recorded births between 1880 and 2024.
Is Elijah Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Elijah is used mostly for boys in current records, with lighter but visible use for girls.
Why Parents Compare Elijah
Parents comparing Elijah often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
Names like Elijah are often compared by recent popularity, staying power across generations, and whether the overall style feels familiar, modern, classic, or flexible.
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