How Many People Are Named Elija?
Complete statistics for the name Elija: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elija, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,046 people in the US, making up 1 in 315,580 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2008.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 1,154 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elija Through the Generations
Elija, a name that's been around since 1910 but gained traction much later, saw its peak in 2008 with 56 births. Today, it's a name mostly associated with younger generations, with 907 out of 1,046 people named Elija being under 30. The average age of those bearing this name is 26, indicating a strong presence among the younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elija's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elija
How Many People Have the Name Elija?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,046 people in the United States currently share the name Elija. That works out to roughly 1 in every 315,580 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elija a Common or Rare Name?
Elija is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elija Mean?
Elija means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elija in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elija Most Popular?
The name Elija reached peak popularity in 2008, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elija?
Approximately 1,046 people named Elija live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,154. That works out to roughly 1 in 315,580 Americans.
Is Elija a rare name?
Elija is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 315,580 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elija mean?
Elija means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elija more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elija are male and 0% are female.
When was Elija most popular?
Elija peaked in 2008 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.