Elam
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- In The Bible One Of Five Sons Of Noah's Son Shem.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Elam Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,873 baby boys have been named Elam. The name peaked in 2015 with 144 US births that year (rank #1257). In 2024, ranked #2237 nationally — 980 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Elam
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elam births are: Pennsylvania (991), Texas (54), Kentucky (54).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Elam
If you like Elam's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Elam's exact length and starting letter: Eada, Eara, Earc, Earh, Earl.
Quick Facts About Elam
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Compare Elam to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Elam against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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