Elijah Gallimore

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Gallimore — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Gallimore 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 Gallimore: Alec D. Gallimore, American aerospace engineer Angie Gallimore, English footballer Byron Gallimore, American record producer Dan Gallimore (born 2003), English footballer Eddie Gallimore (born 1964), American politician George Gallimore (1886–1949), British footballer Jamie Gallimore (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Lesle Gallimore (born 1963), American soccer coach María Gallimore (born 1989), Panamanian model Neville Gallimore (born 1997), American football player Neville Eden Gallimore, Jamaican politician Stanley Gallimore (1910–1994), British footballer Tony Gallimore (born 1972), . 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: Gallimore

English

Alec D. Gallimore, American aerospace engineer Angie Gallimore, English footballer Byron Gallimore, American record producer Dan Gallimore (born 2003), English footballer Eddie Gallimore (born 1964), American politician George Gallimore (1886–1949), British footballer Jamie Gallimore (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Lesle Gallimore (born 1963), American soccer coach María Gallimore (born 1989), Panamanian model Neville Gallimore (born 1997), American football player Neville Eden Gallimore, Jamaican politician Stanley Gallimore (1910–1994), British footballer Tony Gallimore (born 1972), .

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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 Gallimore

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 Gallimore:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Gallimore?
The surname Gallimore originates from English. Alec D. Gallimore, American aerospace engineer Angie Gallimore, English footballer Byron Gallimore, American record producer Dan Gallimore (born 2003), English footballer Eddie Gallimore (born 1964), American politician George Gallimore (1886–1949), British footballer Jamie Gallimore (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Lesle Gallimore (born 1963), American soccer coach María Gallimore (born 1989), Panamanian model Neville Gallimore (born 1997), American football player Neville Eden Gallimore, Jamaican politician Stanley Gallimore (1910–1994), British footballer Tony Gallimore (born 1972), .
What are the origins of the name Elijah Gallimore?
The name Elijah Gallimore combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Gallimore originates from English.
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