Illijah
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Illijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 11 babies have been named Illijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Illijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,289 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,289
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Illijah
Illijah is a boy name .
Illijah is currently ranked #21,289 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Illijah include Ill, Illi, Illiy, Illiie, Jah, Jahy, Jahie, Ily, Ilie, and Illkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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