Elim

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-lim /ˈi.lɪm/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Elim — a biblical oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees; 'palm trees, strong/mighty ones'Low

In 30 seconds: A green oasis in the desert: Elim was the biblical resting-place with twelve springs and seventy palms. Restful, lush, and rare.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Elim — a biblical oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees; 'palm trees, strong/mighty ones'

U.S. rank (2025)#7825 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 326

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

Elim comes from Hebrew — a biblical oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees where Israel camped in the wilderness (read 'palm trees' or 'strong ones'; parsing varies, which we note). A restful, lush scriptural name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, oasis-of-palms at the root, and restful.

Did you know? Elim was the oasis where the Israelites camped after crossing the Red Sea — twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees; the name evokes refuge and abundance.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Elim (biblical) — parsing varies

Variations

ElimsEllim

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elim mean?

Elim is a biblical oasis of twelve springs and seventy palms; read 'palm trees' or 'strong ones', the parsing varies.

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 a boy's name.

How popular is Elim?

Elim is a rare name in the U.S.