Elijah Clements

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Clements — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Clements 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 Clements: A. J. Clements (Andrew Jackson; 1832–1913), American politician Alexander J. Clements (c. 1866–1933), American politician accused of graft Allen Clements (born 1978), American filmmaker Ashley Clements, American actress Bailey Clements (born 2000), English footballer Bill Clements (1917–2011), Governor of Texas Billy Clements (fl. 1920s), English rugby league footballer Brett Clements (born 1973), Australian rugby league footballer Charlie Clements (born 1987), British actor Charlotte Clements (born 1979), British ice dancer Christopher Clements (born 1954), English cricketer Chuck Clements (b. 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: Clements

English

A. J. Clements (Andrew Jackson; 1832–1913), American politician Alexander J. Clements (c. 1866–1933), American politician accused of graft Allen Clements (born 1978), American filmmaker Ashley Clements, American actress Bailey Clements (born 2000), English footballer Bill Clements (1917–2011), Governor of Texas Billy Clements (fl. 1920s), English rugby league footballer Brett Clements (born 1973), Australian rugby league footballer Charlie Clements (born 1987), British actor Charlotte Clements (born 1979), British ice dancer Christopher Clements (born 1954), English cricketer Chuck Clements (b.

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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 Clements

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 Clements:

1
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Clements?
The surname Clements originates from English. A. J. Clements (Andrew Jackson; 1832–1913), American politician Alexander J. Clements (c. 1866–1933), American politician accused of graft Allen Clements (born 1978), American filmmaker Ashley Clements, American actress Bailey Clements (born 2000), English footballer Bill Clements (1917–2011), Governor of Texas Billy Clements (fl. 1920s), English rugby league footballer Brett Clements (born 1973), Australian rugby league footballer Charlie Clements (born 1987), British actor Charlotte Clements (born 1979), British ice dancer Christopher Clements (born 1954), English cricketer Chuck Clements (b.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Clements?
The name Elijah Clements combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Clements originates from English.
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