Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Elayjah

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

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#8,632 (2012)

Total Babies

109

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2021

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#8632

Peak Rank

109

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elayjah

Elayjah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 13 Elayjahs were born — ranking #8,632 that year. As of 2026, Elayjah ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 109 Elayjahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elayjah

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elayjah

What does the name Elayjah mean?

Elayjah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elayjah in 2026?

In 2026, Elayjah ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elayjah most popular?

Elayjah reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #8,632 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Elayjah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elayjah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elayjah include Nema, Milady, Raelyne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elayjah

Elayjah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 109 births in the dataset. Elayjah's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #8,632. Use the chart and map above to compare Elayjah'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.