Elija is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2332 in 2008 with 56 recorded births. This places Elija in the top 16% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 56 births ranking #2332. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 229.4%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 36,428 boys born was named Elija. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.