UK boy's name
Eliakim
A biblical masculine Hebrew name meaning "God will establish".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eliakim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliakim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eliakim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Eliakim. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eliakim ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 boys were registered as Eliakim.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliakim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2024
6 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Eliakim mean?
The name Eliakim has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "El" meaning "God" and "qum" meaning "to raise up" or "establish." Thus, the name Eliakim can be interpreted as "God will establish" or "God raises up."
One of the earliest mentions of the name Eliakim can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. In 2 Kings 23:34 and 2 Chronicles 36:4, Eliakim is recorded as the name given by Pharaoh Necho to Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, when he made him king of Judah. This event took place around 609 BC, during the later years of the Kingdom of Judah.
In the Book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 20, the prophet Isaiah refers to Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, who was appointed as the steward of the household of King Hezekiah. This Eliakim held a prominent position in the royal court and was praised for his wisdom and integrity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eliakim. One of the earliest was Eliakim ben Menahem, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 8th century AD and wrote commentaries on the Torah. Another Eliakim was Eliakim Carmoly (1802-1875), a Jewish educator and author from Italy who made significant contributions to the study of Hebrew literature and culture.
In the realm of religion, Eliakim Hendricks (1670-1744) was a prominent Quaker leader and author in colonial Pennsylvania. Eliakim Littell (1797-1870) was an American publisher and editor who founded several influential magazines, including the Museum of Foreign Literature and Science.
More recently, Eliakim Katz (1901-1986) was a prominent Israeli author and playwright who wrote extensively about the lives of Jewish immigrants in Palestine. Eliakim Moore (1928-2022) was an American academic and historian who specialized in the study of African American history and culture.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Eliakim throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and religious significance across various eras and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eliakim over time
The chart below shows babies named Eliakim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eliakim, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliakim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliakim was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4022 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4221 | 11 | 3 |
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Names similar to Eliakim
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eliakim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eliakim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eliakim was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Eliakim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Eliakim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eliakim?
A biblical masculine Hebrew name meaning "God will establish".
How many people are called Eliakim in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Eliakim across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.