Ilijah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3990 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Ilijah in their class.
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UK Rank 2021
#3990
About the Name Ilijah
Ilijah is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #3990. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2021.
Ilijah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ilijah
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Ilijah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilijah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ilijah has held a stable position around #3990 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #3990 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Ilijah 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.
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UK babies named Ilijah (2021)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ilijah
Likely around 1 other Ilijah in the class
UK Popularity (2021–2021)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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