Elija is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2544 in 2007 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 56 births ranking #2332. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 188.2%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 42,352 boys born was named Elija. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.