Elijah
Elijah is a boy name that ranked #8 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #4 in 2021.
Latest rank
#8
Peak rank
#4
Reached in 2020
Total recorded usage
322,278
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Elijah
Elijah blends a long biblical track record with a smooth modern sound. That mix makes it appealing to parents who want a name with history but not a heavy or formal feel.
Elijah is currently a top 10 boy name in the US, which puts it firmly in the mainstream for parents naming babies in 2024.
SSA data shows Elijah appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #4 in 2020, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Eli
Sibling style ideas: Noah, Asher, Hannah, Leah
Well-known namesakes: Elijah Wood, actor
Page Notes
Pronunciation: ih-LYE-juh
Origin: Hebrew
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to review origin and pronunciation guidance.