Boy · #9,662 in 2026

Eelijah

Name: Popularity of the name Eelijah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eelijah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,662

Peak Rank

#9,662 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2014

First Year

2016

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#9662

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eelijah

Eelijah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 7 Eelijahs were born — ranking #9,662 that year. As of 2026, Eelijah ranks #9,662 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Eelijahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Eelijah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eelijah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Elijah
Elegia
Ellijay
Ology
Elegy
Elija
Alija
Elogy
Alogy
Ilija
Elegie
Alicia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eelijah

What does the name Eelijah mean?

Eelijah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eelijah in 2026?

In 2026, Eelijah ranks #9,662 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Eelijah most popular?

Eelijah reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #9,662 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Eelijah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eelijah is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Eelijah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eelijah include Faustin, Warwick, Tolliver. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eelijah

Eelijah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Eelijah's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #9,662. Use the chart and map above to compare Eelijah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.