Elam

Elam is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 64 boys in the United States.

Elam at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elam

Elam belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elam first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #762 in 1898, and in 2024 64 babies received the name — 2,873 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elam in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#762 in 1898
Peak year
2015
Babies named Elam in 2024
64
Total since 1880
2,873

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elam mean?

The meaning of Elam is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elam a boy or girl name?

Elam is a boy name. In 2024, 64 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elam?

Elam comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elam?

Elam first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #762 in 1898, and 64 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].