Boys name · Nebraska
Elijah in Nebraska
Elijah was the 28th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 53 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1976, Nebraska families have named 2,215 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 | 233rd |
| 1990 | 9 | 175th |
| 1996 | 31 | 92nd |
| 2002 | 78 | 32nd |
| 2008 | 67 | 40th |
| 2014 | 90 | 12th |
| 2019 | 70 | 12th |
| 2025 | 53 | 28th |
Its rank among boys names in Nebraska climbed from 233rd in 1976 to 28th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Nebraska in a single year was 100, in 2010. Its best showing was 7th 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 Nebraska?
Elijah was the 28th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 53 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1976, Nebraska families have named 2,215 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Nebraska?
In 2025, 53 babies were named Elijah in Nebraska. The most babies named Elijah in Nebraska in a single year was 100, in 2010.
What is the rank of Elijah in Nebraska?
Elijah ranked 28th among boys names in Nebraska in 2025. Its best showing was 7th 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.