Elijah Guidry

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Guidry — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Guidry 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 Guidry: Brian Guidry (born 1968), American painter Carolyn Tyler Guidry (born 1937), American bishop Dick Guidry (1929–2014), American businessman Greg G. Guidry (born 1961), American lawyer and jurist Greg Guidry (1950–2003), American singer James Guidry (born 1967), American football player Javelin Guidry (born 1998), American football player Mark Guidry (born 1959), American jockey Mickey Guidry (born 1966), American football player Paul Guidry (born 1944), American football player Richard Guidry (1949–2008), American academic Robert E. 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: Guidry

English

Brian Guidry (born 1968), American painter Carolyn Tyler Guidry (born 1937), American bishop Dick Guidry (1929–2014), American businessman Greg G. Guidry (born 1961), American lawyer and jurist Greg Guidry (1950–2003), American singer James Guidry (born 1967), American football player Javelin Guidry (born 1998), American football player Mark Guidry (born 1959), American jockey Mickey Guidry (born 1966), American football player Paul Guidry (born 1944), American football player Richard Guidry (1949–2008), American academic Robert E.

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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 Guidry

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 Guidry:

3
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Guidry?
The surname Guidry originates from English. Brian Guidry (born 1968), American painter Carolyn Tyler Guidry (born 1937), American bishop Dick Guidry (1929–2014), American businessman Greg G. Guidry (born 1961), American lawyer and jurist Greg Guidry (1950–2003), American singer James Guidry (born 1967), American football player Javelin Guidry (born 1998), American football player Mark Guidry (born 1959), American jockey Mickey Guidry (born 1966), American football player Paul Guidry (born 1944), American football player Richard Guidry (1949–2008), American academic Robert E.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Guidry?
The name Elijah Guidry combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Guidry originates from English.
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