Elkanah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'God has possessed' or 'God has created' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Elkanah
Elkanah is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has possessed' or 'God has created'. In the Old Testament, Elkanah was the husband of Hannah and the father of Samuel. The name reflects a strong connection to God, suggesting divine ownership or creation. Elkanah is a biblical name with deep religious significance.
Popularity of the Name Elkanah
The popularity for the name Elkanah peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 7 births, which ranked number 22,168 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Elkanah had the most male births in 2019 with 7, which ranked number 9,740 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Elkanah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 7 births, an increase of 40.00%. Among males, Elkanah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 7 births, an increase of 40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elkanah
- 10 Year Trend of Elkanah: 40.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elkanah: 40.00%
Popularity of Elkanah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elkanah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elkanah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elkanah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Elkanah
- Total Births of Elkanah: 7 (3.42%)
- Male Births of Elkanah: 7 (3.42%)
Given the upward trend of Elkanah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.42% increase in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Elkanah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%.