Elizjah
A masculine name of Hebrew origins, a variant of Elijah.
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Elizjah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elizjah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elizjah births was 2007 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elizjah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elizjah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
2007
10 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2018 SSA rank
#8,350
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Elizjah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elizjah from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elizjah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elizjah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elizjah
The name Elizjah is an ancient given name with origins tracing back to the Hebrew language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which translates to "my God is Yahweh." The name Eliyahu was borne by the Biblical prophet Elijah, who played a pivotal role in the Old Testament scriptures.
Elizjah is a variation of the name Elijah, which has been in use for centuries across various regions and cultures. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Hebrew texts, where it was commonly used to honor the revered prophet. Over time, the name underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation as it spread to different parts of the world.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Elizjah was Elizjah ben Abuya, a 2nd-century Jewish scholar and philosopher. He was renowned for his teachings and contributions to the development of Jewish thought during the Mishnaic period. Another prominent individual with this name was Elizjah of Vilna, a 16th-century Jewish scholar and Kabbalist, who made significant contributions to the study of Jewish mysticism.
In the Christian tradition, the name Elizjah holds particular significance as it is associated with the Biblical prophet Elijah, who was revered for his miracles and his unwavering faith in God. This connection has led to the name being popular among Christian communities throughout history.
In the realm of literature, one of the most famous bearers of the name Elizjah was Elizjah Muhammad, an American writer and religious leader born in 1897. He was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and played a crucial role in shaping the organization's teachings and philosophies.
Another notable figure named Elizjah was Elizjah Lovejoy, an American Presbyterian minister and abolitionist who lived from 1802 to 1837. He was known for his staunch opposition to slavery and his unwavering commitment to freedom of speech, ultimately sacrificing his life in the pursuit of these ideals.
Throughout history, the name Elizjah has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, gaining popularity in various regions and communities. While its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew language and culture, the name has been embraced and adapted by diverse groups, each imbuing it with their own unique cultural significance and interpretations.
People
Elizjah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elizjah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elizjah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elizjah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elizjah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Elizjah a common name?
We classify Elizjah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elizjah most popular?
The single biggest year for Elizjah was 2007, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elizjah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elizjah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elizjah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elizjah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elizjah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elizjah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elizjah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Elizjah?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Elizjah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.