Eliam

Eliam - A very unique male name

Eliam appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #3574. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eliam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eliam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Eliam. The baby boy name Eliam was given to 1,063 baby boys in 2025, ranking #312 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,379 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eliam peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 312.

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Eliam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eliam is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #172 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #788.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eliam is where you live.

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Eliam origin and meaning

Hebrew

'God is my kinsman' or 'God of the people' — from el (God) and am (people, kin)

Eliam is a minor but real biblical name: in the Old Testament, Eliam is the father of Bathsheba and one of David's mighty men. Long absent from American use, it has become a fashionable name in Spanish-speaking families in the last two decades — in US data only since 2007 — and has risen to a peak at #312 in 2025, part of the Eli- name wave.

Attested etymology

Eliam is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Eliam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Eliam, sorted by popularity.

Elian / Elmo / Elan / Elwin / Elon / Elam / Elwyn / Eleno / Elyon / Elyan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Eliam

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Eliam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Eliam?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EL-ee-um · /ˈɛliəm/
English speakers usually say EL-ee-um or ee-LY-um; in Spanish it is eh-lee-AHM, with the final syllable stressed.

Around the world

• Eliam (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish, pronounced eh-lee-AHM

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Eli

Famous bearers

• Eliam — Father of Bathsheba and one of King David's mighty men in the Old Testament (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Eliam offers a distinctive biblical name inside the popular Eli sound, with its fastest growth in Spanish-speaking families.

Worth knowing

• It is easily confused with Elian, Elias and Eliam's near-twin Elam, and pronunciation splits between English and Spanish.