Elihu
- Pronunciation
- [E-li-hu]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- My God Is He. A Young Man In The Biblical Book Of Job Who Gives Fiery Defense Of God's Righteousness.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Elihu Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,222 baby boys have been named Elihu. The name peaked in 1928 with 26 US births that year (rank #1461). In 2024, ranked #5491 nationally — 4,030 places below its 1928 peak.
Top States for Elihu
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elihu births are: New York (73), California (29), Texas (24).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Elihu
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5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Elihu's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Elihu
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Compare Elihu to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Elihu against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).