Boys name · Kentucky
Elijah in Kentucky
Elijah was the 8th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 185 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 6,980 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 11 | 193rd |
| 1926 | 12 | 272nd |
| 1939 | 5 | 456th |
| 1974 | 6 | 346th |
| 1989 | 12 | 223rd |
| 2001 | 151 | 43rd |
| 2013 | 273 | 5th |
| 2025 | 185 | 8th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 193rd in 1914 to 8th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Kentucky in a single year was 324, in 2011. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Kentucky?
Elijah was the 8th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 185 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 6,980 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Kentucky?
In 2025, 185 babies were named Elijah in Kentucky. The most babies named Elijah in Kentucky in a single year was 324, in 2011.
What is the rank of Elijah in Kentucky?
Elijah ranked 8th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2014.
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.