Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Elyjiah

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#8,139 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2014

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#8139

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elyjiah

Elyjiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 9 Elyjiahs were born — ranking #8,139 that year. As of 2026, Elyjiah ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Elyjiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Elyjiah

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

Elegize
Elegia
Elegise
Elijah
Elisha
Elysia
Elija
Alogia
Eligio
Elishah
Elegy
Elegies

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elyjiah

What does the name Elyjiah mean?

Elyjiah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elyjiah in 2026?

In 2026, Elyjiah ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elyjiah most popular?

Elyjiah reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #8,139 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Elyjiah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elyjiah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elyjiah include Wyley, Rondo, Henrie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elyjiah

Elyjiah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Elyjiah's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #8,139. Use the chart and map above to compare Elyjiah'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.