What is the origin of the name Eliam?

Eliam is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Eliam?

Eliam is currently ranked #381 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Eliam

ee-LYE-am

Popularity

#381

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,349

Peak Year

#853 in 2024

First Recorded

2000

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'God of the people' or 'my God is kinsman'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Eli Liam

Similar Names

Elisha Elijah Eitan

Personality Traits

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