Elaijah
Elaijah is a girl baby name. Ranked #30,280 in the US, popular nicknames include Ela, Ely, and Elaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Elaijah is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Elaijah often also consider Chelesy, Lillieanna, Maclay .
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Historical Record
Elaijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 170 babies have been named Elaijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elaijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,280 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #30,280
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Elaijah is also used as a boy name, ranked #41226.
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About the Name Elaijah
Elaijah is a girl name .
Is Elaijah a boy or girl name? Elaijah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #30,280 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,226. Elaijah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elaijah is currently ranked #30,280 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Elaijah include Elaina, Elaine, Elaia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis