Ilijah
boy name#5399 in 2025Ilijah entered the US charts in 1996, peaked at #3371 in 2012, ranks #5399 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1996–2025
#5399
rank today
#3371
peak (2012)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6826 |
| 2000s | #4443 |
| 2010s | #4133 |
| 2020s | #4951 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ilijah has been most popular in TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Ilijah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ilijah alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ilijah in 2025?
- Ilijah ranks #5399 among US boy names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ilijah most popular?
- Ilijah peaked in 2012, reaching #3371 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ilijah with classmates?
- Ilijah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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