Total births
1,159
Unisex name · since 1972
Eliah
1,159 babies named Eliah in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3562
- among boys today
- 1,159
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
1,159 babies have been named Eliah since 1972, making it today's #3562 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Eliah recorded 1,159 times among boys since 1972, holding rank #3562 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #3562 among boys today
- 1,159 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eliah is currently the #3562 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 1,159 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3562
- among boys today
- 1,159
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Eliah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3562
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Eliah was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
56 babies were named Eliah in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Eliah compares
1,159 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eliah's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eliah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,159 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eliah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Eliah splits its recorded history at 2002: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Eliah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#3,562
Active since
1972
Eliah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Eliah popularity over time - girls
468 total births recorded since 1996 (Eliah as girls' name)
Eliah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Eliah's strongest decade.
441 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Eliah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s
2000s
281 births
- 2010s
2010s
441 births
- 2020s
2020s
245 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 441 births (38% of all-time use).
How Eliah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eliah's total volume
Eliah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eliah by state
Where Eliah concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 154 | 13.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 59 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 38 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Eliah's total US births 13.3%
Even split
154 of 1,159 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eliah? ▼
1,159 babies have been named Eliah since 1972. It currently ranks #3562 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 56 births.
When was Eliah most popular? ▼
Eliah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 441 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Eliah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eliah are California (154 births), Texas (59 births), Florida (38 births).
Is Eliah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eliah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,159 births, and as a girl's name it has 468 births.
How long has the name Eliah been used? ▼
Records for Eliah go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Eliah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elijah, Eli, Elias, Elisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eliah's data
- Eliah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (441 total births) through the 2020s (245) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Eliahs (154 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eliah
Nearby Names Like Eliah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eliah
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#8 380,611 births
Eli Boy
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Elias Boy
#25 129,263 births
Elisha Boy
#846 15,668 births
Elian Boy
#237 15,268 births
Compare Eliah side by side: Eliah vs Elijah Eliah vs Eli Eliah vs Elias
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eliah: #3562 Unisex Name - 1,159 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eliah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eliah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.