Helem

♀ Girl

Pronounced HEH-lem /ˈhɛ.lɛm/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew name found in 1 Chronicles, tied by tradition to 'strength' and to the root for 'a dream.' It is usually a male name; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Helem ties to 'strength' (said 'HEH-lem'). Usually a male name - we note the lean.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Hebrew name found in 1 Chronicles, tied by tradition to 'strength' and to the root for 'a dream.' It is usually a male name; used here for a girl, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#16060 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

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

Helem is a Hebrew name in Chronicles, usually male, tied to 'strength.' Used here for a girl, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'HEH-lem').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Helem is a Hebrew name from 1 Chronicles, linked by tradition to 'strength' and 'a dream' - usually a male name, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'HEH-lem').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Helem — Hebrew Chronicles name (usually male); 'strength'

Variations

ChelemHelamHelemm

Nicknames

HelLemmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helem mean?

Helem is a Hebrew name in Chronicles (usually male), tied to 'strength; a dream.'

How do you pronounce Helem?

It's said HEH-lem /ˈhɛ.lɛm/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Helem a boy or girl name?

Helem is used here for a girl; note that in the Hebrew Bible it is usually a male name - we note the lean.

How popular is Helem?

Helem is extremely rare in the U.S.