Elija
4 countries#6143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elija was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,169 births recorded 1889–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 2008 with 56 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
209 births recorded 2008–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
199 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 2016 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
17 births recorded 2009–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
10 births recorded 2011–2015 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elija’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2784 | — |
| 2007 | #2533 | ↑251 |
| 2008 | #2327 | ↑206 |
| 2009 | #2585 | ↓258 |
| 2010 | #2826 | ↓241 |
| 2011 | #2590 | ↑236 |
| 2012 | #2716 | ↓126 |
| 2013 | #3753 | ↓1037 |
| 2014 | #4538 | ↓785 |
| 2015 | #2766 | ↑1772 |
| 2016 | #3990 | ↓1224 |
| 2017 | #3378 | ↑612 |
| 2018 | #4739 | ↓1361 |
| 2019 | #4114 | ↑625 |
| 2020 | #4141 | ↓27 |
| 2021 | #3740 | ↑401 |
| 2022 | #4850 | ↓1110 |
| 2023 | #4886 | ↓36 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↓1946 |
| 2025 | #6143 | ↑689 |
Frequently asked questions about Elija
Is Elija a popular name?
Yes — Elija currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elija more common for boys or girls?
Elija is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elija most popular?
Elija peaked in 2008 in United States, with 56 recorded births that year.
Is Elija rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elija’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #974 in 1889 to #6143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elija?
At least 1,395 babies have been recorded with the name Elija across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Elija popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elija appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elija?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elija include Elihu.
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