Elaijah

Elaijah is a boy baby name. Ranked #41,226 in the US, popular nicknames include Ela, Ely, and Elaie.

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Boy Name #41,226 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Elaijah is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Elaijah often also consider Rishikesh, Dazhon, Markkus .

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Historical Record

Elaijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.

Over 5 babies have been named Elaijah in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Elaijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,226 for boy names in the US .

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#41,226
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#41,226
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Ela Ely Elaie Elaiie

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Elaijah is also used as a girl name, ranked #30280.

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Rishikesh Boy Sanskrit Dazhon Boy Markkus Boy Desmend Boy Leandrae Boy Ngozi Boy Dshaun Boy Marquarious Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elaijah

Is Elaijah a boy or girl name?
Elaijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #41226. As a girl name, it is ranked #30280. Elaijah is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Elaijah?
Elaijah is currently ranked #41226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Elaijah?
Common nicknames for Elaijah include Ela, Ely, Elaie, and Elaiie.
Is Elaijah a common or rare name?
Elaijah is an uncommon name, ranked #41226 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Elaijah?
Elaijah pairs well with Rishikesh, Dazhon, Markkus, Desmend in style and sound.

About the Name Elaijah

Elaijah is a boy name .

Is Elaijah a boy or girl name? Elaijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,226 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,280. Elaijah is more commonly used as a girl name.

Elaijah is currently ranked #41,226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elaijah include Ela, Ely, Elaie, and Elaiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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