How Many People Are Named Elijha?
Complete statistics for the name Elijha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elijha is a very rare name for boys, with only 737 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 447,894 Americans. The majority of those named Elijha are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 753 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elijha Through the Generations
Elijha saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 45 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Elijha are around 22 years old, with 626 under 30, 120 between 30 and 60, and only 7 over 60. This distribution highlights how Elijha is predominantly a name for younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elijha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elijha
How Many People Have the Name Elijha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 737 people in the United States currently share the name Elijha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 447,894 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elijha a Common or Rare Name?
Elijha 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 Elijha Mean?
Elijha means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elijha in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elijha Most Popular?
The name Elijha reached peak popularity in 2007, with 45 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 Elijha?
Approximately 737 people named Elijha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 753. That works out to roughly 1 in 447,894 Americans.
Is Elijha a rare name?
Elijha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 447,894 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elijha mean?
Elijha means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elijha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elijha are male and 0% are female.
When was Elijha most popular?
Elijha peaked in 2007 with 45 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.