Elija: Meaning of Baby Name Elija

Elija Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,154 baby boys have been named Elija. The name peaked in 2008 with 56 US births that year (rank #2332). In 2024, ranked #6925 nationally — 4,593 places below its 2008 peak.

Top States for Elija

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elija births are: California (72), Texas (36), Pennsylvania (6).

Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Elija

If you like Elija's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with E

Names with Elija's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.

Quick Facts About Elija

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Spanish baby names in our dictionary

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Spanish male names

201

5-letter E-names in our dictionary

459

E-male names total

Not in registry

US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Elija to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Elija against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

Elija vs Liam 239,320 births since 2014

Elija vs Noah 230,181 births since 2014

Elija vs Oliver 164,076 births since 2014

Elija vs William 159,918 births since 2014

Elija vs James 157,850 births since 2014

Elija vs Elijah 153,351 births since 2014

Elija vs Benjamin 147,449 births since 2014

Elija vs Lucas 141,302 births since 2014

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