Boy nameCurrently #6,042 in the USSteady
Lijah
2 syllablesPeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
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Lijah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lijah |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Lijah through the decades
- Lijah peaked in 2020, when 17 babies were named Lijah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Lijah has risen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lijah currently ranks #6,042 in the US and is holding steady.