Eliam

eh-lee-um

Hebrew

"God is my nation"

Eliam Origin and Meaning

The name Eliam is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my nation".

A less common — further rising — Biblical alternative to Liam, Elliott, Elias, and Eli. Eliam joined the Top 1000 for the first time in 2021 and was sky-rocketed in 2024, when it was given to more than 850 boys — double the amount born in 2023. In Puerto Rico, it's a Top 50 choice.

In the Bible, Eliam appears in the Book of Samuel, as the father of Bathsheba and one of "The Thirty", King David's elite army, noted for their bravery. It might appeal then as a name with softer sounds but strong associations.

Eliam Rank in US Top 1000

# 381 in the US

Popularity of the name Eliam

• 381 US 2024
• 1814 Nameberry 2025
• 179 Unique 2020
• 636 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Eliam

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Famous People Named Eliam

• Eliam (Ammiel) father of Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:3)