Eliam
Meaning of Eliam
Eliam (EL-ee-uhm) springs from the Hebrew phrase “El īyām,” commonly interpreted as “people of God,” and earns two brief but notable mentions in the Old Testament—as Bathsheba’s father and as one of King David’s elite warriors—lending the name a whisper of royal court drama without the baggage. In the United States it has executed a quiet, methodical climb, inching from single-digit annual births at the turn of the millennium to a rank of 355 in 2024. Much of that momentum likely stems from its sound: the opening “Eli-” nods to enduring favorites like Elijah, while the tidy “-am” ending echoes chart-topper Liam, creating a tidy bridge between venerable scripture and contemporary style. The result is a succinct, four-syllable choice that feels both time-tested and freshly polished—an unobtrusive way for parents to add a dash of biblical gravitas without tipping into grandeur.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EL-ee-uhm (/ˈɛliəm/)
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