Will my child share the name Eliyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Eliyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eliyah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Eliyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Eliyah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 370 places over the last five years to #1672 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Eliyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Eliyah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Eliyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Eliyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1672

Eliyah

Eliyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Eliyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1672

About the Name Eliyah

2024 marks Eliyah's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1672. The name has climbed 370 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Eliyah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.