Boy · #7,310 in 2026

Elhadj

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

Current Rank

#7,310

Peak Rank

#5,723 (2020)

Total Babies

227

5-Yr Trend

+4%

1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#5723

Peak Rank

227

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elhadj

Elhadj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 13 Elhadjs were born — ranking #6,293 that year. As of 2026, Elhadj ranks #7,310 for baby boys with 9 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 227 Elhadjs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Elhadj

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

Elledge
Allege
Ullage
Elish
Elrich
Elta
Elya
Etage
Aelia
Meltage
Elenge
Ella

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elhadj

What does the name Elhadj mean?

Elhadj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elhadj in 2026?

In 2026, Elhadj ranks #7,310 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Elhadj most popular?

Elhadj reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #5,723 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Elhadj most popular?

Elhadj has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elhadj.

Is Elhadj a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elhadj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elhadj include Garrit, Segundo, Dartanion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elhadj

Elhadj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 227 births in the dataset. Elhadj's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #5,723. Use the chart and map above to compare Elhadj'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.