Elijah Simmons

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Simmons — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Simmons 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 Simmons: Edward Simmons (painter) (1852–1931), American Impressionist painter Don Simmons (artist) (born 1973), Canadian experimental artist and writer Philip Simmons (1912–2009), American artisan and blacksmith Al Simmons (1902–1956), American baseball player Andrelton Simmons (born 1989), Curaçaoan baseball player Andrew Simmons (born 1984), British wrestler Anthony Simmons (American football) (born 1976), American football player Austin Simmons (born 2005), American football and baseball player Ben Simmons (born 1996), Australian basketballer Bob Simmons (American football coach) (born 1948), Americ. 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: Simmons

English

Edward Simmons (painter) (1852–1931), American Impressionist painter Don Simmons (artist) (born 1973), Canadian experimental artist and writer Philip Simmons (1912–2009), American artisan and blacksmith Al Simmons (1902–1956), American baseball player Andrelton Simmons (born 1989), Curaçaoan baseball player Andrew Simmons (born 1984), British wrestler Anthony Simmons (American football) (born 1976), American football player Austin Simmons (born 2005), American football and baseball player Ben Simmons (born 1996), Australian basketballer Bob Simmons (American football coach) (born 1948), Americ.

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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 Simmons

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 Simmons:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Simmons?
The surname Simmons originates from English. Edward Simmons (painter) (1852–1931), American Impressionist painter Don Simmons (artist) (born 1973), Canadian experimental artist and writer Philip Simmons (1912–2009), American artisan and blacksmith Al Simmons (1902–1956), American baseball player Andrelton Simmons (born 1989), Curaçaoan baseball player Andrew Simmons (born 1984), British wrestler Anthony Simmons (American football) (born 1976), American football player Austin Simmons (born 2005), American football and baseball player Ben Simmons (born 1996), Australian basketballer Bob Simmons (American football coach) (born 1948), Americ.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Simmons?
The name Elijah Simmons combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Simmons originates from English.
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