The baby name Eilam is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪləm/ (AY-ləm).
Eilam is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Eilam is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪləm/ (AY-ləm).
Eilam is Hebrew in Origin.
Eilam is a modern Hebrew given name derived from the biblical place and personal name Elam (Hebrew עֵילָם / עילם), mentioned in the Tanakh as a descendant of Shem and as the ancient kingdom east of Babylonia. The etymology is debated: many scholars trace it to Akkadian elamtu, meaning "highland," referring to the uplands of southwestern Iran; Jewish tradition sometimes connects it to the Hebrew root olam, "eternity/antiquity." As a given name, Eilam carries senses of "from the highlands," "ancient," or "everlasting."
As a first name, Eilam saw limited use in earlier periods but gained currency in 20th-century Israel alongside other revived biblical names, and it appears occasionally in Jewish and diaspora communities today. Variants and transliterations include Elam (English), Eylam, and Ilam; related surnames also exist. The name is typically masculine in Hebrew, though modern usage can be unisex. Pronounced EY-lahm in English or eh-LAHM in Hebrew.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| PS | 0 | #223 | 4 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #278 | 5 | 6,291 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #525 | 24 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #563 | 45 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #834 | 59 | 7,044 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Eilam is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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