Boys name · Mississippi
Elijah in Mississippi
In 2025, 109 babies born in Mississippi were named Elijah, making it the #5 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 5,075.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | #103 |
| 1925 | 14 | #195 |
| 1941 | 19 | #178 |
| 1956 | 20 | #212 |
| 1975 | 6 | #378 |
| 1994 | 23 | #147 |
| 2010 | 160 | #6 |
| 2025 | 109 | #5 |
Elijah had its most births in Mississippi in 2014, when 176 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Mississippi came in 2020, at #3.
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi ran from #3 in 2020 to #435 in 1979, starting at #103 in 1910 and ending at #5 in 2025.
Indiana gave Elijah its highest national rank, #1, in 2010. See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Mississippi?
In 2025, 109 babies born in Mississippi were named Elijah, making it the #5 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 5,075.
How many babies are named Elijah in Mississippi?
Mississippi recorded 109 births of babies named Elijah in 2025.
What is the rank of Elijah in Mississippi?
Elijah ranked #5 among boys names in Mississippi in 2025.
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.