The nameLyham
Lyham is a recent boy's name, a French spelling of Liam. It was mostly given in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Like Liam, it goes back to William, from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "protection".
Origin
Irish, through Liam, with a French spelling.
History
First given around 2000, Lyham peaked in France in the mid 2010s and is still given today, especially in La Réunion and Hauts-de-France.
Popularity of the name Lyham
Lyham in France
Lyham was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 870 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Lyham. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Lyham in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 82 births a year on average, against 112 in the five years before.
Lyham in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyham mean?
Like Liam, it goes back to William, from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "protection".
What is the origin of the name Lyham?
Irish, through Liam, with a French spelling.
Is Lyham a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyham is a boy's name.