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In 2024, 11,171 boys in the United States were named Elijah, making it the 8th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 11th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 14,030 births.
Records for Elijah go back to 1880, and 370,593 babies have been given the name since.
Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God." A major prophet in the Old Testament known for his unwavering faith. Its biblical significance pairs with a gentle, melodic sound.
Elijah is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.
In 2024, Elijah went to 26 girls and 11,171 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God." A major prophet in the Old Testament known for his unwavering faith.
Elijah is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.
In 2024, 11,171 boys in the United States were named Elijah, making it the 8th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Elijah went to 26 girls and 11,171 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Eli is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Elijah.