Laim

♂ Boy

Pronounced LY-um /ˈlaɪ.əm/Medium

Meaning: A spelling (letter-swap) of Liam — a short form of William, from the Germanic, 'resolute protector; strong-willed guardian'Low

In 30 seconds: A resolute protector: Laim spells Liam. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LY-um').

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Origin LowIrish, Germanic

MeaningA spelling (letter-swap) of Liam — a short form of William, from the Germanic, 'resolute protector; strong-willed guardian'

U.S. rank (2025)#11441 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

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

Laim is a spelling (letter-swap) of Liam — a short form of William, from the Germanic, 'resolute protector; strong-willed guardian'. A crisp, classic name (said 'LY-um').

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling of the hugely popular Liam. Rare in this form, a-resolute-protector at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Liam (from William) is 'resolute protector' — Laim is a letter-swap spelling, crisp and classic (said 'LY-um').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Liam — short form of William

Variations

LiamLyamLeeam

Nicknames

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Liam— the standard spelling

Lyam— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laim mean?

Laim spells Liam (from William) — Germanic 'resolute protector'.

How do you pronounce Laim?

It's said LY-um /ˈlaɪ.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laim a boy or girl name?

Laim is a boy's name.

How popular is Laim?

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