Elizah
Every Elizah since 1899 — 1,385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elizah
Elizah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,663 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1899, 1,385 American babies have been named Elizah — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elizah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elizah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,663 | — | — |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,297 | 5 | #12,853 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,613 | 9 | #8,438 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,554 | 7 | #10,113 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,756 | 6 | #11,157 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,636 | — | — |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,191 | 7 | #10,043 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,177 | 9 | #8,351 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,318 | 7 | #10,002 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,111 | 10 | #7,761 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,169 | 7 | #9,853 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,203 | — | — |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,262 | — | — |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,748 | 8 | #9,106 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,963 | 9 | #8,269 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,518 | 7 | #9,977 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,262 | 10 | #7,871 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,512 | 8 | #9,238 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,488 | 17 | #5,267 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,198 | 9 | #8,196 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,615 | 9 | #7,826 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,625 | 10 | #7,135 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,883 | 12 | #5,981 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,221 | 13 | #5,498 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,868 | 17 | #4,545 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,288 | 6 | #9,457 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,271 | 11 | #5,244 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,624 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,621 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,821 |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,533 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,046 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,384 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #3,956 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,371 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elizah in 2025?
Elizah ranked #3,663 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elizah?
1,385 babies have been named Elizah in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elizah most popular?
Elizah peaked in 2017, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Elizah a boy or girl name?
Elizah is used for both: about 59% of babies named Elizah have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Elizah rising or falling?
Elizah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.