Elija is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2837 in 2010 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 56 births ranking #2332. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 147.1%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 45,676 boys born was named Elija. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.