Elijah Pate

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Pate — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Pate 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 Pate: Alan Pate (born 1963), American golfer Alexs Pate (born 1950), American writer Archie Pate (1886–1936), American Negro league baseball player Ashby Pate (born 1978), American lawyer and former associate justice of Palau Bertha Lee Pate (1902–1975), American blues singer Bob Pate (born 1953), American baseball player Bobby Pate (born ?), American football player and coach Brooks Pate (born ?), American professor of chemistry Christine Pomponio-Pate (born 1975), American competitive fitness model and actress Danny Pate (born 1979), American bicycle racer David Pate (born 1962), American tennis p. 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: Pate

English

Alan Pate (born 1963), American golfer Alexs Pate (born 1950), American writer Archie Pate (1886–1936), American Negro league baseball player Ashby Pate (born 1978), American lawyer and former associate justice of Palau Bertha Lee Pate (1902–1975), American blues singer Bob Pate (born 1953), American baseball player Bobby Pate (born ?), American football player and coach Brooks Pate (born ?), American professor of chemistry Christine Pomponio-Pate (born 1975), American competitive fitness model and actress Danny Pate (born 1979), American bicycle racer David Pate (born 1962), American tennis p.

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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 Pate

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 Pate:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Pate?
The surname Pate originates from English. Alan Pate (born 1963), American golfer Alexs Pate (born 1950), American writer Archie Pate (1886–1936), American Negro league baseball player Ashby Pate (born 1978), American lawyer and former associate justice of Palau Bertha Lee Pate (1902–1975), American blues singer Bob Pate (born 1953), American baseball player Bobby Pate (born ?), American football player and coach Brooks Pate (born ?), American professor of chemistry Christine Pomponio-Pate (born 1975), American competitive fitness model and actress Danny Pate (born 1979), American bicycle racer David Pate (born 1962), American tennis p.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Pate?
The name Elijah Pate combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Pate originates from English.
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