Elaijah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,226
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Elai, Elaiy, Elaiie, Jah, Jahy, Jahie, Ely, Elie, and Elakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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