Elyijah
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Elyijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 5 babies have been named Elyijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elyijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,114 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,114
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Elyijah
Elyijah is a boy name .
Elyijah is currently ranked #30,114 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elyijah include Ely, Elyi, Elyiy, Elyiie, Jah, Jahy, Jahie, Elie, and Elykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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