The nameÉliakim

Éliakim is the French form of Eliakim, a biblical boy's name.

Meaning

From the Hebrew Elyaqim, "God raises up".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Éliakim

Éliakim in France

613thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (80 births)
830babies named Éliakim in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Éliakim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 375 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Éliakim. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Éliakim in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 63 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Éliakim mean?

From the Hebrew Elyaqim, "God raises up".

What is the origin of the name Éliakim?

Hebrew.

Is Éliakim a girl's or a boy's name?

Éliakim is a boy's name.