How Many People Are Named Elijiah?
Complete statistics for the name Elijiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elijiah means 'my God is Yahweh', a rare name for boys. Only 1,127 people named Elijiah live in the US today, making up just 1 in 292,819 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2008 with 75 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,143 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
📜 Elijiah Through the Generations
Elijiah, a name that's been around since 1990, saw its highest usage in 2008 when 75 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Elijiah are under 30, with only 70 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This shows how Elijiah is a genuinely modern name, with 94% of its bearers being under 30, indicating a declining trend since its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elijiah's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Elijiah
How Many People Have the Name Elijiah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,127 people in the United States currently share the name Elijiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 292,819 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elijiah a Common or Rare Name?
Elijiah 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 Elijiah Mean?
Elijiah means "my God is Yahweh" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elijiah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elijiah Most Popular?
The name Elijiah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 75 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 Elijiah?
Approximately 1,127 people named Elijiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,143. That works out to roughly 1 in 292,819 Americans.
Is Elijiah a rare name?
Elijiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 292,819 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elijiah mean?
Elijiah means "my God is Yahweh" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Elijiah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elijiah are male and 0% are female.
When was Elijiah most popular?
Elijiah peaked in 2008 with 75 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.