Declining since 2007, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Ellijah since 1993
Babies named Ellijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Ellijah is a modern American invented name, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1993. It peaked in popularity in 2008, but has since declined; by 2025 it ranked only 8,910th nationally, given to roughly 1 in 213,510 male newborns. The name is clearly inspired by the enduringly popular Elijah, but with a trendy '-ijah' ending and a nod to fashionable girl names like Ella. Spelling variations of Elijah have multiplied in recent decades, and Ellijah represents one of the more unusual forms. The name's trajectory shows a steady fall since 2007, reflecting the broader saturation of Elijah-style names.
Ellijah is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or variant of the biblical name Elijah, influenced by names like Ella and Ellie. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and has seen sporadic use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Elle, Ell
Sibling names for Ellijah
Names that share Ellijah's style, for a brother or sister.
