Elijah
Male name · ★ Classic
115,299
Total Births
2021
Peak Year
#5
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Elijah
Elijah is of Hebrew origin meaning 'my God is Yahweh,' a major biblical prophet. It has risen to the top 5 in the US in the 2020s. Notable Elijahs include Elijah Wood and Elijah Muhammad.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,803 births |
| 1890s | 1,597 births |
| 1900s | 1,606 births |
| 1910s | 1,392 births |
| 1920s | 1,325 births |
| 1930s | 965 births |
| 1940s | 994 births |
| 1950s | 939 births |
| 1960s | 599 births |
| 1970s | 1,343 births |
| 1980s | 2,941 births |
| 1990s | 13,463 births |
| 2000s | 38,896 births |
| 2010s | 28,253 births |
| 2020s | 19,183 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elijah?
Elijah has been given to 115,299 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2021 with 5,249 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #5.
Is Elijah a boy or girl name?
Elijah is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Elijah most popular?
Elijah was most popular in 2021, when 5,249 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Elijah?
Elijah first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).