Elija
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Elija
Elija is a variant of the more common name Elijah, which has Hebrew origins and means "Yahweh is my God." This masculine name carries strong biblical connections, as Elijah was a powerful prophet in the Old Testament known for his unwavering faith. While Elija represents a simplified spelling variation, it maintains the melodic quality and spiritual significance of the original. Though less frequently used than Elijah, which has enjoyed remarkable popularity in recent decades, Elija offers parents a slightly distinctive alternative while preserving the name's rich heritage and meaningful associations with strength, faith, and divine connection.
Elija for girls
An attractive Lithuanian name with an on-trend sound, although in Anglophone countries it may be mistaken for Elijah. It is either a feminisation of Elijah or the Greek Helios.
Pronounced eh-LEE-juh.
As of October 2026, Elija ranked #6217 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1013 in 1889.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,587 | 21 | 10.9 |
| 2015 | #2,818 | 42 | 21.9 |
| 2016 | #4,023 | 26 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | #3,398 | 33 | 17.8 |
| 2018 | #4,792 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | #4,144 | 25 | 13.9 |
| 2020 | #4,176 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | #3,758 | 29 | 16.6 |
| 2022 | #4,901 | 20 | 11.5 |
| 2023 | #4,926 | 20 | 11.7 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
World rankings
Elija for girls
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