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Etham

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How to Pronounce Etham

Pronounced EE-thəm /ˈi.θəm/High

Meaning: From the biblical place Etham — from Hebrew, possibly 'their strength' or 'with them'; also echoes Ethan ('strong, firm'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Their strength: Etham is a biblical place-name (and an Ethan echo) — 'their strength'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'EE-thəm').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the biblical place Etham — from Hebrew, possibly 'their strength' or 'with them'; also echoes Ethan ('strong, firm'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5940 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 37
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162025

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

Etham comes from the biblical place-name Etham — a campsite of the Israelites 'on the edge of the wilderness' during the Exodus — possibly from Hebrew, 'their strength' or 'with them' (the origin is uncertain, which we note); it also echoes Ethan, 'strong, firm, enduring' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, devout, modern name (said 'EE-thəm').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, their-strength at the (possible) root, and devout.

Did you know? Etham is a biblical place — a campsite of the Israelites on the edge of the wilderness during the Exodus — possibly 'their strength' or 'with them' (Hebrew); it also echoes Ethan, 'strong, firm' — a crisp, devout name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-thəm').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Etham — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Etham mean?

Etham is a biblical place-name, possibly 'their strength' or 'with them'; it also echoes Ethan. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Etham?

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

Is Etham a boy or girl name?

Etham is a boy's name.

How popular is Etham?

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

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