How Common is the First Name Elijah?
We estimate that there are 366,353 people named Elijah who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Elijah is the 68th most common for men, and the 129th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Elijah?
The average person named Elijah is 15.14 years old.
Is Elijah a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
11,126 people named Elijah were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 7th most popular name for boys, and the 12th most popular overall.
The popularity of Elijah peaked between 2020–2021, when it was the 4th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Elijah a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Elijah is almost exclusively a male name. 99.7% of people named Elijah are male.
Facts About the Name Elijah
Popularity of Elijah in England
In 2020, Elijah was the 30th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.