Elijah

About Elijah

Elijah, a pivotal religious figure active between approximately 1000 and 900 BCE, secures the #361 rank on MIT's Historical Popularity Index, signifying substantial global cultural impact across millennia and languages. While specific canonical details vary, his legacy is intrinsically linked to the foundational narratives and theological developments of Abrahamic traditions, marking him as an enduring figure in world history.

Compared to modern digital consumption, Elijah faces a notable attention deficit. He registers 703K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, resulting in an Attention Gap of approximately 1x, suggesting his online attention is narrowly aligned with his deep historical importance. To provide contrast, Judas Iscariot, ranked lower at #674, attracts over twice Elijah's modern attention with 1.4M views, despite having a less central role in the broader historical index. Similarly, Mary Magdalene (#580) garners 1.9M views.

His recent online interest shows a slight decline, with Year-over-Year change at -11.4% and a Q1 versus Q3 momentum shift of -3%, indicating a mild but measurable cooling of attention in the current internet landscape.