Ijah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 11 babies have been named Ijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,898 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,898
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ijah is also used as a girl name, ranked #20457.
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About the Name Ijah
Ijah is a boy name .
Is Ijah a boy or girl name? Ijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,898 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,457. Ijah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ijah is currently ranked #32,898 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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