Elija is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2800 in 2006 with 41 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 56 births ranking #2332. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 141.2%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 50,125 boys born was named Elija. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.