Elijah
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Elijah
The Top 10 boys' name Elijah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, composed of the elements ’el and yah, both of which refer to God. In the Old Testament, Elijah was the prophet who went to heaven in a chariot of fire, a story sure to inspire any young Elijah.
Elijah for boys#7 US
Like many biblical patriarch names, Elijah was on a long downward slide from the 19th century until the late 1960s, when it reversed course and headed uphill. Elijah was rejuvenated when Cher and Greg Allman bestowed it on their son Elijah Blue in 1976, and got another shot of youth serum via young actor Elijah Wood.
Among other celebrities who have chosen Elijah for their boys are Donnie Wahlberg, James Spader, Tracy Nelson, Wynonna Judd and Bono (who followed it with middle names Bob Patricus Guggi G.).
Elijah figures in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions. There are numerous songs containing the name, and Elijah is also a character in many films and books—including Charles Dickens's Martin Chuzzlewit.
Elias is the related, Greek variation of Elijah, also quite popular. Eli is a separate, unrelated name, though sometimes used as a short form of both Elijah and Elias.
Elijah for girls#7226 US
Elijah, traditionally a masculine name, is occasionally used as a feminine name. As a girl's name, Elijah maintains its biblical significance while offering a strong, distinctive quality.
The name has gained some popularity for girls in recent decades as parents seek names with substance and historical depth regardless of traditional gender associations. The feminine use of Elijah often appeals to parents looking for names that convey strength and spiritual connection while challenging conventional naming patterns. Some parents may choose it to honor a male relative while adapting it for a daughter.
Twenty baby girls were named Elijah in the US last year, and more than 11,000 baby boys.
Pronounced ih-LY-juh.
As of October 2026, Elijah ranked #7 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4 in 2021, Nameberry popularity #105.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #11 | 13,881 | #4,295 | 34 |
| 2015 | #11 | 13,707 | #4,894 | 28 |
| 2016 | #9 | 13,970 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #8 | 13,444 | #4,842 | 28 |
| 2018 | #7 | 13,012 | #4,259 | 33 |
| 2019 | #5 | 13,428 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4 | 13,224 | #4,376 | 31 |
| 2021 | #4 | 12,825 | #4,753 | 28 |
| 2022 | #5 | 12,075 | #4,399 | 32 |
| 2023 | #5 | 11,503 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #8 | 11,171 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #7 | 11,111 | — | 0 |
World rankings
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Famous Elijahs
- ElijahBoy
of the sons of Harim (Ezra 10:21)
- Elijah Eugene CummingsBoy
U.S. Congressman from Maryland
- Elijah Jordan WoodBoy
American actor
- Elijah KelleyBoy
American actor and singer
- Elijah Samuel BurkeBoy
American pro wrestler
- Elijah BrighamBoy
U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts
- Elijah Parish LovejoyBoy
American journalist and abolitionist
- Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Robert Poole)Boy
American leader of the Nation of Islam
- Elijah Hunt MillsBoy
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
- Elijah Adams MorseBoy
U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts
- Elijah McCoyBoy
Canadian,American inventor
- Elijah JonesBoy
American YouTube singer of duo Kinlee and Elijah
- Elijah Eugene PittsBoy
American NFL football player
- Elijah Levi "Eli" DaleBoy
YouTuber from The Dale Tribe family vloggers
- Elijah Blue Allman (b. 1976)Boy
son of singers Cher and Gregg Allman
- Elijah Spader (b. 1992)Boy
son of actor James Spader
- Elijah Garcia (b. 1992)Boy
son of singer Tiffany Darwish and Bulmaro Garcia
- Elijah Judd (b. 1994)Boy
son of singer Wynonna Judd
- Elijah Croce (b. 1997)Boy
son of singer A.J. Croce; grandson of singer Jim Croce
- Elijah Holyfield (b. 1998)Boy
son of boxer Evander Holyfield
- Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Hewson (b. 1999)Boy
son of singer Bono of U2
- Elijah Diamond (b. 2000)Boy
son of actress Sheryl Lee and Jesse Diamond; grandson of singer Neil Diamond
- Elijah Wright (b. 2001)Boy
son of actors Jeffrey Wright and Carmen Ejogo
- Elijah Nelson Clark (b. 2001)Boy
son of actress Tracy Nelson and Chris Clark
- Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg (b. 2001)Boy
son of actor/singer Donnie Wahlberg
- Elijah Atkins (b. 2002)Boy
son of singer Rodney Atkins
- Elijah Wolf O'Connell (b. 2002)Boy
son of model Amanda Swafford and Tobias O'Connell
- Elijah Jeramiah Stotijn (b. 2003)Boy
son of singers Anouk and Remon Stotijn
- Elijah AlexanderBoy
Knox (b. 2004), son of actor/comedian Flex Alexander and singer Shanice Wilson
- Elijah Burress (b. 2006)Boy
son of NFL player Plaxico Burress
- Elijah Harrison (b. 2007)Boy
son of NFL player Damon Harrison
- Elijah Pineda Palanca (b. 2007)Boy
son of actors Bernard Palanca and Meryll Soriano
- Elijah Makai Solomon (b. 2009)Boy
eldest son of octomom Nadya Suleman
- Elijah Dylan Westbrook (b. 2010)Boy
son of musicians Karen Fairchild and Jim Westbrook of band Little Big Town
- Elijah Porter (b. 2010)Boy
son of reality TV personality Alex Nation ("The Bachelor Australia") and Joel Porter
- Elijah Joseph Underwood (b. 2011)Boy
son of TV presenters Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood
- Elijah Gestede (b. 2012)Boy
son of footballer Rudy Gestede
- Elijah Joseph Daniel FurnishBoy
John (b. 2013), son of singer Elton John and David Furnish
- Elijah Craig Walker (b. 2013)Boy
son of singer Clay Walker
- Elijah Beckwith (b. 2013)Boy
son of actress Heather Morris
- Elijah Anderson (b. 2013)Boy
son of Australian rules footballer Jed Anderson
- Elijah Connor Brown (b. 2019)Boy
son of reality TV personalities Noah and Rhain Brown of "Alaskan Bush People"
Elijah in pop culture
- Elijah MikalesonBoy
Character on TV's 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'The Originals'
- Elijah SpringfieldBoy
character in Frank Peretti's "Veritas Project"
- Elijah "Mr. Glass" PriceBoy
character in "Unbreakable"
- Elijah Leslie "Eli" PepperjackBoy
character in the Netflix series "Trollhunters"
- "Elijah RockBoy
" spiritual song
- "ElijahBoy
" song by Matthew and the Atlas
- Elijah KamskiBoy
Character in the video game Detroit, Become Human.