Elihu is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4475 in 2009 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 22 births ranking #4475. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 37.5%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 90,150 boys born was named Elihu. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.