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Helaman

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEE-luh-man /ˈhiː.lə.mæn/Medium

Meaning: A name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a prophet and military leader; used chiefly in Latter-day Saint (LDS) families. Its meaning is not clearly established, though it has a Hebrew-style shape. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A scriptural pick: Helaman is a Book of Mormon name (said 'HEE-luh-man') used in LDS families — its exact meaning is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a prophet and military leader; used chiefly in Latter-day Saint (LDS) families. Its meaning is not clearly established, though it has a Hebrew-style shape. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#11395 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519812024

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

Helaman appears in the Book of Mormon as the name of a prophet and captain, and is carried today chiefly in LDS families. Its meaning is not firmly established, though the shape reads Hebrew-style; routes uncertain (said 'HEE-luh-man').

As a given name it stays rare in the U.S., concentrated in LDS communities. Rare, scriptural, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Helaman is drawn from the Book of Mormon, where it belongs to a prophet-general; it's used mostly in Latter-day Saint families. The exact meaning isn't settled, which we note (said 'HEE-luh-man').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Helaman — Book of Mormon name; LDS usage; meaning uncertain

Variations

Helman

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helaman mean?

Helaman is a Book of Mormon name whose meaning isn't firmly established; it's used mainly in Latter-day Saint families. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Helaman?

It's said HEE-luh-man /ˈhiː.lə.mæn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Helaman a boy or girl name?

Helaman is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Helaman?

Helaman is rare in the U.S., concentrated in LDS communities.

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