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Elim

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-lim /ˈi.lɪm/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew place-name Elim, 'palms; oaks; strong trees' — a desert oasis in Exodus; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Palms; oaks; strong trees: Elim is a Hebrew place-name. Crisp, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'EE-lim').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew place-name Elim, 'palms; oaks; strong trees' — a desert oasis in Exodus; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#6181 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519972025

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

Elim comes from the Hebrew place-name Elim, 'palms; oaks; strong trees' — a desert oasis of twelve springs and seventy palm trees where Israel camped in Exodus (we note the place). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'EE-lim').

In the U.S. it registers thinly for both sexes. Rare, palms-and-strong-trees at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Elim is a Hebrew place-name, 'palms; oaks; strong trees' — a desert oasis of twelve springs and seventy palms in Exodus — crisp and devout, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the place; said 'EE-lim').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elim — place-name; unisex

Variations

EliemElym

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elim mean?

Elim is a Hebrew place-name, 'palms; oaks; strong trees' — a desert oasis in Exodus. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Elim?

It's said EE-lim /ˈi.lɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elim a boy or girl name?

Elim is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Elim?

Elim is a rare name in the U.S.

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