Elijah Stephan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Stephan — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Stephan 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 Stephan: Alexander Stephan (1946–2009), German American Germanist Alexander Stephan (footballer) (born 1986), German footballer Bernhard Stephan (born 1943), German director Christoph Stephan (born 1986), German biathlete Cora Stephan (born 1951), German writer Daniel Stephan (born 1973), German handball player Dietrich Stephan (born 1969), American geneticist Doug Stephan (born 1946), American radio talk show personality Édouard Stephan (1837–1923), French astronomer Elie Stephan (born 1986), Lebanese basketball player Friedrich Stephan (21st century), American scientist Friedrich Stephan (soldier) (1. 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: Stephan

French

Alexander Stephan (1946–2009), German American Germanist Alexander Stephan (footballer) (born 1986), German footballer Bernhard Stephan (born 1943), German director Christoph Stephan (born 1986), German biathlete Cora Stephan (born 1951), German writer Daniel Stephan (born 1973), German handball player Dietrich Stephan (born 1969), American geneticist Doug Stephan (born 1946), American radio talk show personality Édouard Stephan (1837–1923), French astronomer Elie Stephan (born 1986), Lebanese basketball player Friedrich Stephan (21st century), American scientist Friedrich Stephan (soldier) (1.

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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 Stephan:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Stephan?
The surname Stephan originates from French. Alexander Stephan (1946–2009), German American Germanist Alexander Stephan (footballer) (born 1986), German footballer Bernhard Stephan (born 1943), German director Christoph Stephan (born 1986), German biathlete Cora Stephan (born 1951), German writer Daniel Stephan (born 1973), German handball player Dietrich Stephan (born 1969), American geneticist Doug Stephan (born 1946), American radio talk show personality Édouard Stephan (1837–1923), French astronomer Elie Stephan (born 1986), Lebanese basketball player Friedrich Stephan (21st century), American scientist Friedrich Stephan (soldier) (1.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Stephan?
The name Elijah Stephan combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Stephan originates from French.
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