Elijah Conger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Conger — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Conger 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 Conger: Abraham Benjamin Conger (1887–1953), American politician and federal judge Abraham Bogart Conger (1814–1887), American lawyer, farmer, and politician Arthur L. Conger (1872–1951), American US Army colonel and theosophist Benn Conger (1856–1922), American businessman, banker and politician Clement Conger (1912–2004), American museum curator and public servant Darva Conger (born 1965), American reality show contestant Dick Conger (1921–1970), American Major League Baseball pitcher Edward Augustus Conger (1882–1963), American federal judge Edwin H. 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: Conger

English

Abraham Benjamin Conger (1887–1953), American politician and federal judge Abraham Bogart Conger (1814–1887), American lawyer, farmer, and politician Arthur L. Conger (1872–1951), American US Army colonel and theosophist Benn Conger (1856–1922), American businessman, banker and politician Clement Conger (1912–2004), American museum curator and public servant Darva Conger (born 1965), American reality show contestant Dick Conger (1921–1970), American Major League Baseball pitcher Edward Augustus Conger (1882–1963), American federal judge Edwin H.

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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 Conger

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 Conger:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Conger?
The surname Conger originates from English. Abraham Benjamin Conger (1887–1953), American politician and federal judge Abraham Bogart Conger (1814–1887), American lawyer, farmer, and politician Arthur L. Conger (1872–1951), American US Army colonel and theosophist Benn Conger (1856–1922), American businessman, banker and politician Clement Conger (1912–2004), American museum curator and public servant Darva Conger (born 1965), American reality show contestant Dick Conger (1921–1970), American Major League Baseball pitcher Edward Augustus Conger (1882–1963), American federal judge Edwin H.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Conger?
The name Elijah Conger combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Conger originates from English.
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