The nameElyam
Elyam is a modern boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
A recent creation, often linked to Hebrew, with el, "God", and yam, "sea".
Origin
Hebrew, in the most common reading.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Elyam
Elyam in France
696thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (60 births)
515babies named Elyam in France since 1900
Elyam was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 285 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Elyam. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Elyam in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 47 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
Elyam in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elyam mean?
A recent creation, often linked to Hebrew, with el, "God", and yam, "sea".
What is the origin of the name Elyam?
Hebrew, in the most common reading.
Is Elyam a girl's or a boy's name?
Elyam is a boy's name.