Eliam
Eliam is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my nation, or God's people.
Origin and history
Eliam is a classic Biblical name of Hebrew origin that translates to 'God is my nation' or 'God's people.' In the Old Testament, Eliam is recognized as one of King David's mighty warriors and the father of Bathsheba. The name has seen a sudden and strong surge in popularity in the United States in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
4,439 babies in the United States have been named Eliam since 1880. It ranks #1863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #529.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.5 %)
- CA (14.9 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NJ (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 122 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,029 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,288 |
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Eliam was one of King David's Thirty Mighty Warriors and the father of Bathsheba.
- The majority of total U.S. recorded births for Eliam have occurred since 2020, making it a rapidly rising choice.