Ijah
girl nameIjah entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #8837 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
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rank today
#8837
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #13206 |
| 2000s | #12597 |
| 2010s | #13150 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ijah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ijah alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ijah in 2025?
- Ijah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ijah most popular?
- Ijah peaked in 2002, reaching #8837 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ijah with classmates?
- Ijah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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