UK boy's name
Eliam
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God is exalted".
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.
Eliam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliam 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 2022, with 12 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2008 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Eliam. 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
- • Eliam ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 12 boys were registered as Eliam.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliam 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
2022
12 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Eliam mean?
The name Eliam has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, and it can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "El," meaning "God," and "am," meaning "people" or "nation." Thus, the name Eliam can be interpreted to mean "God's people" or "God's nation."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eliam can be found in the Bible. In the Book of Chronicles, Eliam is mentioned as one of the sons of Bathsheba and King David. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for over 3,000 years.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have been named Eliam. One of the earliest recorded was Eliam ben Meir, a 12th-century French rabbi and commentator on the Talmud, who lived from approximately 1120 to 1190 AD. His contributions to Jewish scholarship and teaching were significant during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure with the name Eliam was Eliam Suleiman, an influential Arab poet and writer from the 10th century. Born in modern-day Iraq around 930 AD, he was renowned for his poetic works and is considered one of the greatest poets of the Abbasid era.
In more recent times, Eliam Monjardyn was a French painter and illustrator who lived from 1836 to 1910. He was known for his paintings depicting scenes from rural life in France and his illustrations for various books and publications.
Additionally, Eliam Kraushaar was a German-American composer and conductor who lived from 1902 to 1985. He made significant contributions to the world of classical music, composing several works and conducting various orchestras throughout his career.
One of the most recent notable individuals named Eliam was Eliam Sohny, a Liberian diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Liberia from 1972 to 1980. He played a significant role in international relations and diplomacy during his tenure.
While the name Eliam has ancient roots and historical significance, it is important to note that this detailed report focuses solely on the first name and does not include information about its use as a surname or any modern census data.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eliam over time
The chart below shows babies named Eliam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Eliam, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliam 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 | #2686 | 33 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4527 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Eliam
- 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
Eliam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eliam in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eliam was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Eliam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 12 babies registered as Eliam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eliam?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God is exalted".
How many people are called Eliam in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Eliam across the 8 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.