The nameLyam
Lyam is a French spelling of Liam.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Lyam comes from Liam, the Irish short form of William, "resolute protector".
Origin
Germanic, through Irish and French.
History
In the United States Lyam reached its best rank, 1092nd, in 2024.
Lyam in other languages
Lyam is a French spelling of Liam, the Irish short form of William. The same family gives Guillaume in French, Wilhelm in German and Guglielmo in Italian.
Popularity of the name Lyam
Lyam in the United States
Lyam was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 974 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Lyam. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lyam in the United States 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: 164 births a year on average, against 120 in the five years before.
Lyam in France
Lyam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 8,640 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Lyam. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Lyam 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 1,348 births a year.
Lyam in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lyam
Names from the same generation as Lyam, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyam mean?
Lyam comes from Liam, the Irish short form of William, "resolute protector".
What is the origin of the name Lyam?
Germanic, through Irish and French.
Is Lyam a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyam is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lyam?
In 2024, Lyam was the 1091st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 198 births.
What are the variants of the name Lyam?
Variants and related names of Lyam include Liam and William.
What are good sibling names for Lyam?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Etta, Odette, Ramona and Louise for a sister, Jethro, Zayan, Caius and Bastian for a brother.