Eliam
Meaningpeople of God · Hebrew
- US rank
- #313
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #313 in 2025
1,085 babies were named Eliam in the US in 2025. It has climbed 864 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2000–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Eliam you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,574 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eliam, 1,085 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eliam would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEliam first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearEliam is at its all-time high right now: #313 in 2025.
- Then vs nowEliam is 254× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,574.
- TrendEliam has climbed 864 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #313. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEliam is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #171, followed by Rhode Island (#177) and Virginia (#216). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Eliam means “people of God”. Our records link it to Greek and Hebrew roots.
About the name Eliam
Eliam is a boy name of Greek and Hebrew origin meaning “people of God”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-iam”. US birth records list Eliam for boys from 2000 to 2025, in 26 of those 26 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #313 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #313, with 1,085 babies.
Origin:Greek namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.1 | 164,474 boys |
| 2010s | 55 | 18,106 boys |
| 2020s | 318 | 3,143 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Eliam
What does the name Eliam mean?
Eliam means “people of God” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Eliam?
Eliam has Greek, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Eliam a boy or girl name?
Eliam is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eliam?
Eliam ranked #313 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,085 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#313).