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Ilam
♂ Boy
Pronounced EE-lam /ˈiː.lɑːm/Medium
Meaning: From the Tamil ilam, 'young; youthful; tender' — also a classical name for Sri Lanka/the Tamil homeland (Eelam). A fresh, youthful name, noted honestly.Low
In 30 seconds: A youthful Tamil name: Ilam means 'young; tender' (said 'EE-lam'). Fresh and green.
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Origin LowTamil
MeaningFrom the Tamil ilam, 'young; youthful; tender' — also a classical name for Sri Lanka/the Tamil homeland (Eelam). A fresh, youthful name, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2016)#12948
2016 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
History & Origin
As a boy's name Ilam derives from the Tamil for 'young; tender', and is also a classical place name (Eelam). Fresh and youthful — rare in the U.S. (said 'EE-lam').
It appears very rarely in the U.S., known among Tamil families. Rare, youthful, and fresh.
Did you know? Ilam comes from the Tamil for 'young; youthful; tender' — and doubles as a classical place name for the Tamil homeland (Eelam) — a fresh, green name, noted honestly (said 'EE-lam').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ilam — Tamil 'young; tender'; also place name (Eelam)
Variations
IlanElamIlamai
Nicknames
IlaLam
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ilam mean?
Ilam is Tamil for 'young; youthful; tender'; it is also a classical place name.
How do you pronounce Ilam?
It's said EE-lam /ˈiː.lɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ilam a boy or girl name?
Ilam is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Ilam?
Ilam is a very rare name in the U.S.