Eliam
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Eliam is a Hebrew name meaning “God is my people”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.9% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Eliam
Eliam is a meaningful and powerful name of Hebrew origin. It is composed of two elements: "Eli," meaning "my God" or "God is high," and "am," meaning "people" or "nation." Thus, Eliam translates to "God is my people" or "God of the people." This name carries a profound spiritual resonance, signifying a deep connection between the individual and their divine heritage or community. Eliam is found in the Bible, for example, as the father of Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 23:34, adding to its historical and biblical significance.
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Gender Usage of the Name Eliam
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Eliam is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.9% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Eliam
Eliam is among the Top 32 Trending Boys’ name Worldwide for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Eliam is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 15K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.10M births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 5.1K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.01M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Eliam ranked #349 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #814 in 2024 — an improvement of 465 places. Eliam maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #349 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #5,047 in 2004. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 539 places (from #888 to #349).
Name StyleMethodology
Eliam is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 67% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Eliam
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- E — Boy Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- m — Boy Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Eliam contains three syllables with an iambic stress pattern centered on the second syllable. This phonetic weight is found in characters from Second Samuel. It conveys a Beautiful & Charming quality.
Middle Names For Eliam
Middle names used with EliamMethodology
Eliam is most frequently used with: Eliam Timothy
Middle name suggestions for EliamMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Eliam is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Eliam Joseph · Eliam Junior · Eliam Gerald · Eliam Justin · Eliam Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Eliam
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Eliam appears 2 times throughout the Bible. The two verses are:
- Old Testament - II Samuel (2SA 11:3):
And David sent to get knowledge who the woman was. And one said, Is this not Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah the Hittite?
- Old Testament - II Samuel (2SA 23:34):
Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam, the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Names Similar to Eliam
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Elmo · Elam · Eilam · View all 8 names
Spelled Like Eliam Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Eliah · Eliab · Eliav
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Edward · Eric · Aaron · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Eliam in ASL
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