Elijah Goines

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Goines — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Goines 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 Goines: David Lance Goines (born 1945), American artist Donald Goines (1936–1974), American writer Donny Goines, stage name of American rapper Donny Scott Gerald Goines, Houston police officer charged with felony murder for an unjustified 2019 police raid Lincoln Goines (born 1953), American musician Oscar Goines (1893–?), American Negro league baseball player in the 1910s Siena Goines (born 1969), American actress Victor Goines (born 1961), American jazz musician Walter Goines, American Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s William Goines (born 1936), first African-American Navy SEAL Jennifer . 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: Goines

English

David Lance Goines (born 1945), American artist Donald Goines (1936–1974), American writer Donny Goines, stage name of American rapper Donny Scott Gerald Goines, Houston police officer charged with felony murder for an unjustified 2019 police raid Lincoln Goines (born 1953), American musician Oscar Goines (1893–?), American Negro league baseball player in the 1910s Siena Goines (born 1969), American actress Victor Goines (born 1961), American jazz musician Walter Goines, American Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s William Goines (born 1936), first African-American Navy SEAL Jennifer .

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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 Goines

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 Goines:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Goines?
The surname Goines originates from English. David Lance Goines (born 1945), American artist Donald Goines (1936–1974), American writer Donny Goines, stage name of American rapper Donny Scott Gerald Goines, Houston police officer charged with felony murder for an unjustified 2019 police raid Lincoln Goines (born 1953), American musician Oscar Goines (1893–?), American Negro league baseball player in the 1910s Siena Goines (born 1969), American actress Victor Goines (born 1961), American jazz musician Walter Goines, American Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s William Goines (born 1936), first African-American Navy SEAL Jennifer .
What are the origins of the name Elijah Goines?
The name Elijah Goines combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Goines originates from English.
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