Boys name · Virginia
Elijah in Virginia
Elijah was the 8th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 314 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 10,775 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 | 127th |
| 1926 | 14 | 210th |
| 1941 | 10 | 263rd |
| 1955 | 7 | 410th |
| 1982 | 15 | 275th |
| 1996 | 107 | 78th |
| 2011 | 401 | 14th |
| 2025 | 314 | 8th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 127th in 1912 to 8th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Virginia in a single year was 483, in 2012. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Virginia?
Elijah was the 8th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 314 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 10,775 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Virginia?
In 2025, 314 babies were named Elijah in Virginia. The most babies named Elijah in Virginia in a single year was 483, in 2012.
What is the rank of Elijah in Virginia?
Elijah ranked 8th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2012.
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.