Elijah Rayburn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Rayburn — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Rayburn 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 Rayburn: Surname Bentley Rayburn (born 1953), American air force general and businessman; son of Robert G. Rayburn; brother of Robert S. Rayburn Gene Rayburn (1917–1999), American television and radio personality Gregory F. Rayburn (born 1958), American businessman Jim Rayburn (1909–1970), American Presbyterian minister Joel Rayburn (born 1969), American diplomat, author, and soldier Margaret Rayburn (1927–2013), American educator and politician Margie Rayburn (1924–2000), American singer Ray Rayburn (1948–2021), American audio and electrical engineer, author, and standards analyst Robert G. 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: Rayburn

English

Surname Bentley Rayburn (born 1953), American air force general and businessman; son of Robert G. Rayburn; brother of Robert S. Rayburn Gene Rayburn (1917–1999), American television and radio personality Gregory F. Rayburn (born 1958), American businessman Jim Rayburn (1909–1970), American Presbyterian minister Joel Rayburn (born 1969), American diplomat, author, and soldier Margaret Rayburn (1927–2013), American educator and politician Margie Rayburn (1924–2000), American singer Ray Rayburn (1948–2021), American audio and electrical engineer, author, and standards analyst Robert G.

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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 Rayburn

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 Rayburn:

9
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Rayburn?
The surname Rayburn originates from English. Surname Bentley Rayburn (born 1953), American air force general and businessman; son of Robert G. Rayburn; brother of Robert S. Rayburn Gene Rayburn (1917–1999), American television and radio personality Gregory F. Rayburn (born 1958), American businessman Jim Rayburn (1909–1970), American Presbyterian minister Joel Rayburn (born 1969), American diplomat, author, and soldier Margaret Rayburn (1927–2013), American educator and politician Margie Rayburn (1924–2000), American singer Ray Rayburn (1948–2021), American audio and electrical engineer, author, and standards analyst Robert G.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Rayburn?
The name Elijah Rayburn combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rayburn originates from English.
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