Elijah Schnabel

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Schnabel — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Schnabel 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 Schnabel: Arthur Schnabel (1948–2018), German judoka Artur Schnabel (1882–1951), Polish-Austrian classical pianist and composer, husband of Therese Schnabel Charles Schnabel (1895–1974), American agricultural chemist Enrico Schnabel (born 1974), German rower Ernst Schnabel (1913–1986), German writer Isabel Schnabel (born 1971), German economist, board member of the European Central Bank Johann Gottfried Schnabel (1692–1751/8), German author Julian Schnabel (born 1951), American painter and filmmaker Stella Schnabel (born 1983), daughter of Julian, American actress and producer Vito Schnabel (born 1986). 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: Schnabel

Slavic

Arthur Schnabel (1948–2018), German judoka Artur Schnabel (1882–1951), Polish-Austrian classical pianist and composer, husband of Therese Schnabel Charles Schnabel (1895–1974), American agricultural chemist Enrico Schnabel (born 1974), German rower Ernst Schnabel (1913–1986), German writer Isabel Schnabel (born 1971), German economist, board member of the European Central Bank Johann Gottfried Schnabel (1692–1751/8), German author Julian Schnabel (born 1951), American painter and filmmaker Stella Schnabel (born 1983), daughter of Julian, American actress and producer Vito Schnabel (born 1986).

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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 Schnabel

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 Schnabel:

1
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Schnabel?
The surname Schnabel originates from Slavic. Arthur Schnabel (1948–2018), German judoka Artur Schnabel (1882–1951), Polish-Austrian classical pianist and composer, husband of Therese Schnabel Charles Schnabel (1895–1974), American agricultural chemist Enrico Schnabel (born 1974), German rower Ernst Schnabel (1913–1986), German writer Isabel Schnabel (born 1971), German economist, board member of the European Central Bank Johann Gottfried Schnabel (1692–1751/8), German author Julian Schnabel (born 1951), American painter and filmmaker Stella Schnabel (born 1983), daughter of Julian, American actress and producer Vito Schnabel (born 1986).
What are the origins of the name Elijah Schnabel?
The name Elijah Schnabel combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Schnabel originates from Slavic.
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