Lyam
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Form Of William.
- Origin
- Irish
Lyam Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,879 baby boys have been named Lyam. The name peaked in 2024 with 198 US births that year (rank #1092). In 2024, ranked #1092 nationally.
Top States for Lyam
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lyam births are: Florida (179), Texas (179), California (142).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Lyam
If you like Lyam's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lyam's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.
Quick Facts About Lyam
Where in the US Is Lyam Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Lyam the strongest states are Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | #496 | 30 |
| 2 | Florida | #707 | 175 |
| 3 | New Jersey | #797 | 56 |
| 4 | New York | #870 | 76 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | #886 | 45 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | #886 | 45 |
| 2 | New York | #870 | 76 |
| 3 | New Jersey | #797 | 56 |
| 4 | Florida | #707 | 175 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | #496 | 30 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Lyam in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
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Compare Lyam to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lyam against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).