Boys name · California
Elijah in California
Elijah was the 10th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,257 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1943, California families have named 41,556 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 675th |
| 1973 | 20 | 557th |
| 1981 | 80 | 316th |
| 1990 | 133 | 295th |
| 1999 | 818 | 72nd |
| 2008 | 1,370 | 41st |
| 2016 | 1,589 | 20th |
| 2025 | 1,257 | 10th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 675th in 1943 to 10th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in California in a single year was 1,597, in 2020. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2020.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in California?
Elijah was the 10th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,257 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1943, California families have named 41,556 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in California?
In 2025, 1,257 babies were named Elijah in California. The most babies named Elijah in California in a single year was 1,597, in 2020.
What is the rank of Elijah in California?
Elijah ranked 10th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2020.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.