Boys name · Mississippi
Elijah in Mississippi
Elijah was the 5th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 109 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 5,075 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 103rd |
| 1925 | 14 | 195th |
| 1941 | 19 | 178th |
| 1956 | 20 | 212th |
| 1975 | 6 | 378th |
| 1994 | 23 | 147th |
| 2010 | 160 | 6th |
| 2025 | 109 | 5th |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi climbed from 103rd in 1910 to 5th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Mississippi in a single year was 176, in 2014. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Mississippi?
Elijah was the 5th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 109 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 5,075 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Mississippi?
In 2025, 109 babies were named Elijah in Mississippi. The most babies named Elijah in Mississippi in a single year was 176, in 2014.
What is the rank of Elijah in Mississippi?
Elijah ranked 5th among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.