Eilam

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-lum /ˈiː.ləm/High

Meaning: Eternity; the ancient land of Elam; from Hebrew Eilam (eternity, or a geographical name — the ancient kingdom east of Babylonia)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name meaning 'eternity' or referring to the ancient kingdom of Elam (in modern-day Iran). Used in Jewish communities, Eilam carries both a concept of infinite time and an ancient Semitic geography.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningEternity; the ancient land of Elam; from Hebrew Eilam (eternity, or a geographical name — the ancient kingdom east of Babylonia)

U.S. rank (2024)#2374 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births59 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eilam comes from Hebrew Eilam, meaning eternity or referring to the ancient kingdom of Elam (Hebrew and Assyrian: Elam). In Genesis 10:22, Elam is listed as a son of Shem (son of Noah), making it a name with direct biblical genealogical placement.

Eilam is used primarily in Israeli and Jewish communities. Its 2024 ranking of #2374 for boys reflects modest use in these communities in the United States.

Did you know? Elam was one of the world's earliest civilizations — it flourished in what is now southwest Iran from approximately 3200 BCE to 539 BCE. The Elamite language is distinct from both Semitic and Indo-European languages and remains only partially understood by modern scholars.

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Variations

ElamElan

Nicknames

Eli

Famous Bearers

★Elam (Genesis) (biblical)
Son of Shem and grandson of Noah in the Table of Nations (Genesis 10:22), regarded as ancestor of the Elamite people of southwest Iran.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eilam mean?

Eilam means 'eternity' in Hebrew, and refers to the ancient kingdom of Elam, one of the world's earliest civilizations (in modern Iran).

How do you pronounce Eilam?

It's said EE-lum /ˈiː.ləm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eilam a boy or girl name?

Eilam is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Eilam?

Eilam ranked #2374 for U.S. boys in 2024.