Elijah Camara

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Camara — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Camara is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Elijah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ‎, romanized: Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") is a masculine given name after the prophet Elijah in the Hebrew Bible. Elijah was among the five most popular names for Black newborn boys in the American state of Virginia in 2022 and again in 2023. In 2022, it was the 37th-most popular name given to boys in Canada. The surname Camara: Babacar Camara (born 1981), Senegalese basketball player Gora Camara (born 2001), Senegalese basketball player Ousmane Camara (born 1989), French basketball player Toumani Camara (born 2000), Belgian basketball player Abdoulaye Camara, multiple people Aboubacar M'Baye Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Fredson Camara Pereira (born 1981), Brazilian footballer Hassoun Camara (born 1986), French footballer Henri Camara (born 1977), Senegalese footballer Ibrahima Sory Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Kader Camara (born 1982), Guinean footballer Kémoko Camara (born 1975), Guinean football. Elijah is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elijah reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elijah

Hebrew

Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ‎, romanized: Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") is a masculine given name after the prophet Elijah in the Hebrew Bible. Elijah was among the five most popular names for Black newborn boys in the American state of Virginia in 2022 and again in 2023. In 2022, it was the 37th-most popular name given to boys in Canada.

Surname: Camara

French

Babacar Camara (born 1981), Senegalese basketball player Gora Camara (born 2001), Senegalese basketball player Ousmane Camara (born 1989), French basketball player Toumani Camara (born 2000), Belgian basketball player Abdoulaye Camara, multiple people Aboubacar M'Baye Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Fredson Camara Pereira (born 1981), Brazilian footballer Hassoun Camara (born 1986), French footballer Henri Camara (born 1977), Senegalese footballer Ibrahima Sory Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Kader Camara (born 1982), Guinean footballer Kémoko Camara (born 1975), Guinean football.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elijah is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elijah by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elijah Camara

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elijah Camara:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elijah?
The first name Elijah originates from Hebrew. Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ‎, romanized: Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") is a masculine given name after the prophet Elijah in the Hebrew Bible. Elijah was among the five most popular names for Black newborn boys in the American state of Virginia in 2022 and again in 2023. In 2022, it was the 37th-most popular name given to boys in Canada.
When was Elijah most popular?
The name Elijah reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Camara?
The surname Camara originates from French. Babacar Camara (born 1981), Senegalese basketball player Gora Camara (born 2001), Senegalese basketball player Ousmane Camara (born 1989), French basketball player Toumani Camara (born 2000), Belgian basketball player Abdoulaye Camara, multiple people Aboubacar M'Baye Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Fredson Camara Pereira (born 1981), Brazilian footballer Hassoun Camara (born 1986), French footballer Henri Camara (born 1977), Senegalese footballer Ibrahima Sory Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Kader Camara (born 1982), Guinean footballer Kémoko Camara (born 1975), Guinean football.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Camara?
The name Elijah Camara combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Camara originates from French.
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