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Ephriam

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-free-um /ˈi.fri.əm/High

Meaning: A spelling of Ephraim — from the Hebrew Efrayim, 'fruitful; doubly fruitful'; a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Fruitful; doubly fruitful: Ephriam spells Ephraim. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'EE-free-um'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Ephraim — from the Hebrew Efrayim, 'fruitful; doubly fruitful'; a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#10167 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 966

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802024

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

Ephriam is a spelling of Ephraim — from the Hebrew Efrayim, 'fruitful; doubly fruitful'; a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EE-free-um').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian and Jewish families as a spelling of Ephraim. Rare in this spelling, fruitful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ephraim is 'fruitful; doubly fruitful' in Hebrew (a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel) — Ephriam is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'EE-free-um').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ephraim — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

EphraimEfraimEfrain

Nicknames

Eph

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ephriam mean?

Ephriam spells Ephraim — Hebrew 'fruitful; doubly fruitful'; a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Ephriam?

It's said EE-free-um /ˈi.fri.əm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ephriam a boy or girl name?

Ephriam is a boy's name.

How popular is Ephriam?

Ephriam is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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