Elijahjames Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationih-LIE-jah-jaymz / ɪˈlaɪ.dʒəˌdʒeɪmzHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: My God is Yahweh; English: James is derived from Jacob, meaning supplanter.
Historical & Cultural Background
Elijah is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known as a prophet and miracle worker. The name has been popular in various cultures, especially among Jewish and Christian communities. James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
Trend Summary
Elijah has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elijah
- James
International Variants
- Elías (Spanish)
- Élie (French)
- Jakob (German)
- Santiago (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elijahjames was first seen in the United States in 1996. Elijahjames has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Elijahjames has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elijahjames (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |