Ahijah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ahijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 80 babies have been named Ahijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ahijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,738 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,738
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Ahijah
Ahijah is a boy name .
Ahijah is currently ranked #11,738 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ahijah include Ahi, Ahij, Ahijy, Ahijie, Ahy, Ahie, and Ahikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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