Boys name · New Mexico
Elijah in New Mexico
Elijah was the 4th most popular boys name in New Mexico in 2025, with 76 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1979, New Mexico families have named 3,439 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in New Mexico, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 7 | 264th |
| 1986 | 9 | 235th |
| 1992 | 17 | 161st |
| 1999 | 87 | 25th |
| 2005 | 141 | 5th |
| 2012 | 113 | 3rd |
| 2018 | 93 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 76 | 4th |
Its rank among boys names in New Mexico climbed from 264th in 1979 to 4th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in New Mexico in a single year was 152, in 2008. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in New Mexico?
Elijah was the 4th most popular boys name in New Mexico in 2025, with 76 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1979, New Mexico families have named 3,439 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in New Mexico?
In 2025, 76 babies were named Elijah in New Mexico. The most babies named Elijah in New Mexico in a single year was 152, in 2008.
What is the rank of Elijah in New Mexico?
Elijah ranked 4th among boys names in New Mexico in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
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.