Name comparison · boy names
Elias vs. Elijah
In 2025, Elijah leads at #7 among U.S. boys' names, with Elias at #13. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Elias | Elijah |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #13 | #7 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,837 | 11,111 |
| All-time peak | #13 in 2025 | #4 in 2020 |
| Uniqueness score | 8 / 100 | 5 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Arizona (#6) | Hawaii (#1) |