UK girl's name
Elinam
An African Ewe name meaning "God has answered".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elinam is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elinam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2013 to 2016. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Elinam. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elinam ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Elinam.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elinam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Elinam mean?
The name Elinam is derived from the Hebrew language and has its roots in ancient Semitic culture. It is a combination of two words: "El," meaning "God," and "nam," meaning "pleasant" or "delightful." The name Elinam can be translated to mean "God is pleasant" or "God is delightful."
In the Old Testament, the name Elinam is not specifically mentioned. However, it shares a similar structure and meaning with other Hebrew names that incorporate the word "El," such as Elijah (meaning "my God is Yahweh") and Elisha (meaning "God is salvation").
The earliest recorded use of the name Elinam dates back to the Middle Ages. One notable figure from this period was Elinam ben Yosef, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Spain during the 12th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of Kabbalah and his influential works on Jewish mysticism.
In the 16th century, Elinam Becker was a German painter and engraver known for his detailed portraits and religious scenes. He was born in Nuremberg around 1520 and worked in the Renaissance style.
During the 17th century, Elinam Hakim was a prominent figure in the Ottoman Empire. He served as the chief physician to the Sultan and was highly regarded for his expertise in medicine and his contributions to the field of pharmacology.
In the 19th century, Elinam Tenorio was a Filipino writer and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Born in 1859, he was known for his patriotic writings and his advocacy for Philippine independence.
Another notable figure with the name Elinam was Elinam Nukuri, a Ghanaian educator and activist who lived in the 20th century. Born in 1925, she was a pioneer in promoting women's education and empowerment in Ghana and played a crucial role in establishing various educational institutions for girls and women.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elinam over time
The chart below shows babies named Elinam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elinam, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elinam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elinam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5262 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Elinam
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Elinam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elinam in the UK right now?
In 2016, Elinam was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Elinam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Elinam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elinam?
An African Ewe name meaning "God has answered".
How many people are called Elinam in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Elinam across the 2 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.