How Many People Are Named Elyjah?
Complete statistics for the name Elyjah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elyjah, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,886 people in the US, making up 1 in 174,968 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2012.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,908 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elyjah Through the Generations
Elyjah emerged as a name in recent times, reflecting a shift towards unique and creative naming trends. With only 1,908 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Elyjah remains a niche choice. The majority of those named Elyjah are young, with 1,861 individuals under 30, indicating that it's primarily embraced by younger parents looking for distinctive names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elyjah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elyjah
How Many People Have the Name Elyjah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,886 people in the United States currently share the name Elyjah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 174,968 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elyjah a Common or Rare Name?
Elyjah 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 Elyjah Mean?
Elyjah means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elyjah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elyjah Most Popular?
The name Elyjah reached peak popularity in 2012, with 124 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Elyjah?
Approximately 1,886 people named Elyjah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,908. That works out to roughly 1 in 174,968 Americans.
Is Elyjah a rare name?
Elyjah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 174,968 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elyjah mean?
Elyjah means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elyjah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elyjah are male and 0% are female.
When was Elyjah most popular?
Elyjah peaked in 2012 with 124 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.