Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Elijan

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#6,697 (2010)

Total Babies

119

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2022

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#6697

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elijan

Elijan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 12 Elijans were born — ranking #6,697 that year. As of 2026, Elijan ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Elijans 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+

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Names that sound like Elijan

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

Elegia
Elgin
Illision
Elision
Allision
Illusion
Elation
Elijah
Allusion
Elegy
Elysian
Elusion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elijan

What does the name Elijan mean?

Elijan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elijan in 2026?

In 2026, Elijan ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elijan most popular?

Elijan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,697 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Elijan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elijan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elijan include Nemiah, Jhan, Zerick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elijan

Elijan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Elijan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Elijan'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.