Elihu
e-li-hu
US Popularity:11559
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:My God is He
Elihu is a biblical boy’s name with Hebrew origins. Meaning “my God is He,” this name is ideal if you wish to raise baby within the church. This religious name was given to the young man whose defense of God’s righteousness is portrayed in the Book of Job. If you’re looking for a name imbued with faith—and also want something more unique than the similar-sounding Elijah—look no further than Elihu.
Elihu Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Elihu is currently #11559 in U.S. births
Boy:Elihu is currently #5491 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#5491
in 2023
+ 729
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Elihu, April 2024
Abarim Publications, Elihu meaning, June 2024
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 392, 393
Britannica, Elihu, biblical figure, February 2014
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