Boys name · Virginia
Elijah in Virginia
As of 2025, Elijah was the #8 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 314 births that year. Its total reaches 10,775 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 | #127 |
| 1926 | 14 | #210 |
| 1941 | 10 | #263 |
| 1955 | 7 | #410 |
| 1982 | 15 | #275 |
| 1996 | 107 | #78 |
| 2011 | 401 | #14 |
| 2025 | 314 | #8 |
Rank swung between #5 (2012) and #511 (1958) in Virginia, from #127 in 1912 to #8 in 2025.
Elijah had its most births in Virginia in 2012, when 483 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in Virginia was #5, in 2012.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Indiana in 2010. See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Virginia?
As of 2025, Elijah was the #8 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 314 births that year. Its total reaches 10,775 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Elijah in Virginia?
314 Elijah babies were born in Virginia in 2025.
What is the rank of Elijah in Virginia?
Elijah ranked #8 among boys names in Virginia 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.