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Eliam

ɛˈliː.əm

God of the people

Hebrew

How to say it

e · LI · am

ɛˈliː.əm

What it means

Hebrew, 'God of the people' or 'my God is kinsman'; a biblical name.

Eliam joins the Hebrew el, 'God,' to am, 'people,' giving 'God of the people.' In the Bible he is the father of Bathsheba and one of King David's mighty warriors. The name reads close to Elias and Liam, which helps it feel current, and it has caught on in Latino families. Eli is the natural short. Said eh-LEE-am.

How to spell Eliam

The standard spelling is Eliam. Common variants include Eliab, Elias, Eliyam, but Eliam is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #1089618802025

peaked at #313 in 2025, currently #313 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Nickname

    Eli.

  • Worth knowing

    A biblical name, the father of Bathsheba; rising in Latino communities.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Eliam father of Bathsheba and one of David's warriors in the Hebrew Bible

Spelling variants

  • Eliab
  • Elias
  • Eliyam

Common questions

What does the name Eliam mean?
Hebrew, 'God of the people' or 'my God is kinsman'; a biblical name.
What does Eliam mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Eliam means "God of the people." Eliam joins the Hebrew el, 'God,' to am, 'people,' giving 'God of the people.' In the Bible he is the father of Bathsheba and one of King David's mighty warriors. The name reads close to Elias and Liam, which helps it feel current, and it has caught on in Latino families. Eli is the natural short. Said eh-LEE-am.
How do you pronounce Eliam?
Eliam is pronounced ɛˈliː.əm. Say it as e-LI-am, with the stress on the "li" syllable.
How do you spell Eliam?
The standard spelling is Eliam. Common spelling variants include Eliab, Elias, Eliyam.
Is Eliam a boy or girl name?
Eliam is traditionally a masculine name.
How popular is the name Eliam?
Eliam ranked #313 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.