NAME PROFILE
Shahab
A modern variant of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' This name suggests a person who is spiritually grounded, vibrantly creative, and possesses a charismatic presence that draws others toward their light.
Key Stats
| Total births | 182 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1996 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1996 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Elijah Wood (Actor, The Lord of the Rings) · Elijah Cummings (Politician, Civil Rights Advocate) · Elijah McCoy (Inventor, The Real McCoy) · Aaliyah (Singer, One in a Million) · Elijah Blue Allman (Musician, Deadsy)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AllyLayJahLay-Lay
Similar Names
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).