Elyam

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Pronounced el-YAHM /ɛlˈjɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Elyam, 'God of the sea; the sea of God' (el, 'God', + yam, 'the sea'); a modern Israeli name; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God of the sea; the sea of God: Elyam is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'el-YAHM'). We note the sacred sense.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Elyam, 'God of the sea; the sea of God' (el, 'God', + yam, 'the sea'); a modern Israeli name; we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#10159 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Elyam comes from the Hebrew Elyam, 'God of the sea; the sea of God' (el, 'God', + yam, 'the sea'); a modern Israeli name (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'el-YAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish/Israeli families. Rare, God-of-the-sea at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Elyam means 'God of the sea; the sea of God' in Hebrew (el + yam) — a lyrical, modern Israeli name (we note the sacred sense; said 'el-YAHM').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Elyam — Hebrew; sacred sense

Variations

ElijamEl-Yam

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elyam mean?

Elyam is Hebrew for 'God of the sea; the sea of God' (el, 'God', + yam, 'the sea'); a modern Israeli name. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Elyam?

It's said el-YAHM /ɛlˈjɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elyam a boy or girl name?

Elyam is a boy's name here (it is used for both sexes).

How popular is Elyam?

Elyam is a very rare name in the U.S.