Elijah Rubenstein

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Rubenstein — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Rubenstein 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 Rubenstein: Alan Rubenstein, British businessman Atoosa Rubenstein (born 1972), Iranian-American journalist and editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine David Rubenstein, American co-founder of The Carlyle Group and one of the richest people in the United States Deidre Rubenstein (born 1948), Australian actress E. Ivan Rubenstein (1895–1955), American lawyer and judge Glenn Rubenstein (born 1976), American journalist Jacob Leon Rubenstein, birth name of Jack Ruby, American murderer of Lee Harvey Oswald James M. 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: Rubenstein

English

Alan Rubenstein, British businessman Atoosa Rubenstein (born 1972), Iranian-American journalist and editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine David Rubenstein, American co-founder of The Carlyle Group and one of the richest people in the United States Deidre Rubenstein (born 1948), Australian actress E. Ivan Rubenstein (1895–1955), American lawyer and judge Glenn Rubenstein (born 1976), American journalist Jacob Leon Rubenstein, birth name of Jack Ruby, American murderer of Lee Harvey Oswald James M.

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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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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elijah Rubenstein:

1
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Rubenstein?
The surname Rubenstein originates from English. Alan Rubenstein, British businessman Atoosa Rubenstein (born 1972), Iranian-American journalist and editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine David Rubenstein, American co-founder of The Carlyle Group and one of the richest people in the United States Deidre Rubenstein (born 1948), Australian actress E. Ivan Rubenstein (1895–1955), American lawyer and judge Glenn Rubenstein (born 1976), American journalist Jacob Leon Rubenstein, birth name of Jack Ruby, American murderer of Lee Harvey Oswald James M.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Rubenstein?
The name Elijah Rubenstein combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rubenstein originates from English.
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