Elijah Koenig

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Koenig — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Koenig 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 Koenig: Adam Koenig (born 1971), American politician Adrianus König (1867–1944), Dutch politician Aislinn Konig (born 1998), Canadian basketball player Alexander Koenig (1858–1940), German naturalist Alexander König (born 1966), German skater Alfons König (1898–1944), Wehrmacht officer during World War II Alfred König (1913–1987), Austrian-Turkish sprinter Andrew Koenig (1968–2010), American actor Andrew Koenig (politician) (born 1982), American politician in Missouri Andrew Koenig (programmer), American computer scientist and author Anna Leonore König (1771–1854), Swedish singer Arthur König (1856–19. 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: Koenig

English

Adam Koenig (born 1971), American politician Adrianus König (1867–1944), Dutch politician Aislinn Konig (born 1998), Canadian basketball player Alexander Koenig (1858–1940), German naturalist Alexander König (born 1966), German skater Alfons König (1898–1944), Wehrmacht officer during World War II Alfred König (1913–1987), Austrian-Turkish sprinter Andrew Koenig (1968–2010), American actor Andrew Koenig (politician) (born 1982), American politician in Missouri Andrew Koenig (programmer), American computer scientist and author Anna Leonore König (1771–1854), Swedish singer Arthur König (1856–19.

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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 Koenig

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 Koenig:

7
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Koenig?
The surname Koenig originates from English. Adam Koenig (born 1971), American politician Adrianus König (1867–1944), Dutch politician Aislinn Konig (born 1998), Canadian basketball player Alexander Koenig (1858–1940), German naturalist Alexander König (born 1966), German skater Alfons König (1898–1944), Wehrmacht officer during World War II Alfred König (1913–1987), Austrian-Turkish sprinter Andrew Koenig (1968–2010), American actor Andrew Koenig (politician) (born 1982), American politician in Missouri Andrew Koenig (programmer), American computer scientist and author Anna Leonore König (1771–1854), Swedish singer Arthur König (1856–19.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Koenig?
The name Elijah Koenig combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Koenig originates from English.
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