The nameEliam
Eliam is a biblical boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From Hebrew, often understood as "God is my people".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Bible, Eliam is the father of Bathsheba.
History
First given in France in the mid 1980s, Eliam grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Eliam
Eliam in France
Eliam was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 500 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Eliam. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Eliam 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, it has been rising: 87 births a year on average, against 72 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliam mean?
From Hebrew, often understood as "God is my people".
What is the origin of the name Eliam?
Hebrew. In the Bible, Eliam is the father of Bathsheba.
Is Eliam a girl's or a boy's name?
Eliam is a boy's name.