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Eliam is a masculine name used in Biblical and Biblical Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘God is a kinsman’ in Hebrew, derived from אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’ and עַם (ʿam) meaning ‘people, nation, folk, kinsman’. This is the name of one of David's mighty men in the Old Testament." It ranked #313 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘God is a kinsman’ in Hebrew, derived from אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’ and עַם (ʿam) meaning ‘people, nation, folk, kinsman’. This is the name of one of David's mighty men in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Biblical Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Eliam ranked #313 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #313 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliam mean?
Eliam means "God is a kinsman", according to Behind the Name.
Is Eliam a popular name?
Eliam ranked #313 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Eliam a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Eliam appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Eliam — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
