Boy Name
Elkanah
"God has created or acquired; combines Hebrew 'El' (God) and 'kanah' (created/obtained)."
Ranked #10156 for boys
About the Name Elkanah
Meaning
God has created or acquired; combines Hebrew 'El' (God) and 'kanah' (created/obtained).
Origin
HebrewGender
Boy
First Letter
EBoy Rank
#10156
Elkanah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God has created or acquired; combines Hebrew 'El' (God) and 'kanah' (created/obtained)." and Currently ranked #10156 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
-- 1970
#5 1980
-- 1990
#5 2000
#23 2010
#19 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.