Ellijah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ellijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 573 babies have been named Ellijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ellijah is past its peak , currently ranked #6,995 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,995
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Ellijah
Ellijah is a boy name .
Ellijah is currently ranked #6,995 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ellijah include Ell, Elli, Elliy, Elliie, Jah, Jahy, Jahie, Ely, Elie, and Ellkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ellijah include Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison, Ellias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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