Ilijah
2025 SSA
About Ilijah
Ilijah is a modern variant spelling of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' The original name has deep biblical roots, referring to a prophet known for his unwavering faith. This contemporary spelling with an initial 'I' gives the traditional name a fresh, distinctive quality while maintaining its powerful heritage. Ilijah has gained some popularity in recent years as parents seek unique versions of classic names. The name carries spiritual connotations of faithfulness and divine connection across multiple religious traditions. Its strong vowel sounds and melodic flow give it a pleasing phonetic quality. Ilijah offers families a way to honor religious or cultural traditions while embracing a more individualized spelling.
Pronounced ih-LY-juh.
As of October 2026, Ilijah ranked #5474 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3408 for boys in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,177 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2015 | #4,213 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2016 | #4,038 | 26 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,649 | 30 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | #4,865 | 20 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,834 | 20 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | #4,129 | 26 | 14.9 |
| 2023 | #4,946 | 20 | 11.7 |
| 2024 | #4,607 | 22 | 12.8 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |