Elija is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2595 in 2011 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 56 births ranking #2332. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 176.5%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 40,404 boys born was named Elija. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.