Lijah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 10 babies have been named Lijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #52,130 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,130
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lijah
Lijah is a girl name .
Is Lijah a boy or girl name? Lijah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,130 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,952. Lijah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lijah is currently ranked #52,130 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lijah include Lij, Liy, Liie, and Lijkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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