At a glance
- In short
- Helem is a unique and graceful Greek name for baby girls, with qualities of beauty and strength.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #13,208 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Trend
- Rising #15,088 in 2020 to #13,208 in 2025
- Peak
- #10,129 in 2007
- First recorded
- 1998
Meaning of Helem
Helem is a female name with its origins in the Greek name Helen. The name Helem has a similar sound and spelling to Helen but offers a unique twist. It is associated with qualities such as beauty, strength, and grace. In terms of popularity, the name Helem has been steadily used for baby girls in the United States. While it may not be among the most common names, it still holds a certain charm and individuality.
How to pronounce Helem
- Pronounced HEH-luhm /hɛləm/
Popularity of Helem in the U.S.
Helem was the #13,208 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 6 babies. It peaked at #10,129 in 2007. It first appears in the records in 1998.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1998–2025 15 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 13,208 | back (not recorded in 2024) |
| 2023 | 5 | 15,194 | back (not recorded in 2021–2022) |
| 2020 | 5 | 15,088 | back (not recorded in 2019) |
| 2018 | 7 | 12,464 | ▲ 1,660 |
| 2017 | 6 | 14,124 | ▼ 1,248 |
| 2016 | 7 | 12,876 | ▼ 2,010 |
| 2015 | 9 | 10,866 | ▲ 1,065 |
| 2014 | 8 | 11,931 | back (not recorded in 2011–2013) |
| 2010 | 10 | 10,451 | back (not recorded in 2009) |
| 2008 | 9 | 11,599 | ▼ 1,470 |
| 2007 | 11 | 10,129 | ▲ 5,023 |
| 2006 | 6 | 15,152 | back (not recorded in 2005) |
| 2004 | 6 | 14,179 | back (not recorded in 2003) |
| 2002 | 7 | 12,187 | back (not recorded in 1999–2001) |
| 1998 | 5 | 14,122 | new |