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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God of the people
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee-am
Eliam is a Hebrew name for boys meaning "God of the people," pronounced EL-ee-am. It has a classic, timeless quality while still feeling easy to carry across different places and languages, and today it reads as fresh and current rather than old-fashioned.
Meaning & Origin of Eliam
Meaning: God of the people.
Origin: Hebrew.
How to Pronounce Eliam
EL-ee-amIPA /ˈɛliæm/
Popularity of Eliam
Eliam ranked #381 on the SSA list in 2024, given to 853 babies — its highest rank in the 2000-2024 data, meaning 2024 was the name's strongest year on record so far.
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FAQ
What does the name Eliam mean?
God of the people.
How do you pronounce Eliam?
Eliam is pronounced EL-ee-am (IPA: /ˈɛliæm/).
Is Eliam a popular name right now?
Eliam is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #381 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)
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