UK girl's name
Elshaddai
A Hebrew name meaning "God Almighty" or "The All-Sufficient One".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elshaddai is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elshaddai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Elshaddai is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Elshaddai. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elshaddai ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Elshaddai.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elshaddai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Elshaddai mean?
The name Elshaddai is derived from the Hebrew language and is one of the names used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible. It is believed to have originated during the ancient Israelite period, likely around the 2nd millennium BCE.
Elshaddai is a combination of two Hebrew words, "El" meaning "God" and "Shaddai" which is often translated as "Almighty" or "All-Sufficient." The name carries the meaning of "God Almighty" or "The All-Sufficient One." It is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis when God appeared to Abraham and introduced Himself as El Shaddai.
This name is found throughout various books of the Hebrew Bible, including Genesis, Exodus, Ezekiel, and Job. In the Book of Job, Elshaddai is used several times, emphasizing God's power and sovereignty over creation. The name is also referenced in the Psalms and other poetic works.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Elshaddai can be found in the ancient text known as the El-Amarna letters, a collection of diplomatic correspondence from the 14th century BCE. These letters, written in Akkadian cuneiform script, contain references to a deity called "Shaddai" or "Shadday," which is thought to be related to the Hebrew "Shaddai."
Throughout history, several prominent individuals have been given the name Elshaddai or variations of it. These include Elshaddai Abravanel (1490-1556), a prominent Jewish philosopher and biblical commentator from Portugal. Another notable figure is Elshaddai Jaffe (1654-1742), a Polish-Jewish Talmudic scholar and author.
Elshaddai Crescas (1340-1410) was a Spanish Jewish philosopher and Talmudic scholar who played a significant role in the development of Jewish thought. His work challenged the philosophical ideas of Maimonides and had a lasting impact on subsequent Jewish thinkers.
In the 17th century, Elshaddai Willoughby (1601-1672) was an English Puritan clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Psalms.
Elshaddai Kimchi (1240-1295) was a prominent Hebrew grammarian and biblical commentator from Spain. He made significant contributions to the study of Hebrew grammar and is known for his influential works on biblical exegesis.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Elshaddai by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elshaddai was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Elshaddai: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elshaddai in the UK right now?
In 2016, Elshaddai was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Elshaddai most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Elshaddai in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elshaddai?
A Hebrew name meaning "God Almighty" or "The All-Sufficient One".
How many people are called Elshaddai in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Elshaddai across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.