Elijah Raymer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Raymer — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Raymer 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 Raymer: Beth Raymer (born 1976), American writer and journalist Brent Raymer (born 1985), NASCAR driver Cory Raymer (born 1973), American football player Daniel Raymer, American aerospace engineer Fred Raymer (1875–1957), American baseball player Greg Raymer (born 1964), American poker player Rebecca Raymer, American politician and nurse Robert Raymer (born 1956), American writer Steve Raymer, American journalist 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: Raymer

English

Beth Raymer (born 1976), American writer and journalist Brent Raymer (born 1985), NASCAR driver Cory Raymer (born 1973), American football player Daniel Raymer, American aerospace engineer Fred Raymer (1875–1957), American baseball player Greg Raymer (born 1964), American poker player Rebecca Raymer, American politician and nurse Robert Raymer (born 1956), American writer Steve Raymer, American journalist

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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 Raymer

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 Raymer:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Raymer?
The surname Raymer originates from English. Beth Raymer (born 1976), American writer and journalist Brent Raymer (born 1985), NASCAR driver Cory Raymer (born 1973), American football player Daniel Raymer, American aerospace engineer Fred Raymer (1875–1957), American baseball player Greg Raymer (born 1964), American poker player Rebecca Raymer, American politician and nurse Robert Raymer (born 1956), American writer Steve Raymer, American journalist
What are the origins of the name Elijah Raymer?
The name Elijah Raymer combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Raymer originates from English.
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