Elohim Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
A Hebrew name meaning 'God' or 'gods'.
Meaning of the Name Elohim
Elohim is a Hebrew name meaning 'God' or 'gods'. It is a plural form of the Hebrew word 'Eloah', which means 'god'. In Jewish and Christian traditions, Elohim is often used to refer to God as the supreme deity. The name is rooted in ancient Semitic languages and is found in the Hebrew Bible.
Popularity of the Name Elohim
The popularity for the name Elohim peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,066 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Elohim had the most male births in 2022 with 26, which ranked number 4,069 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Elohim has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 26 births, an increase of 188.89%. Among males, Elohim has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 26 births, an increase of 188.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elohim
- 10 Year Trend of Elohim: 188.89%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elohim: 188.89%
Popularity of Elohim by State
For males, Elohim was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elohim. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elohim
- Total Births of Elohim: 29 (11.19%)
- Male Births of Elohim: 29 (11.19%)
Given the upward trend of Elohim over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.19% increase in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. Male births for Elohim have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 29 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.19%.