Eilam
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Good friend, fair friend
Origin: French/Old English
Popularity: Ranked #4750 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bellamy. Shares the meaning 'Good friend, fair friend.'
Similar names: eila, elam, eilaf, eilan, eilani, eilanny, eilany, eiram
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Eilam? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Eilam, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eilam
What does the name Eilam mean?
Eilam means “Good friend, fair friend” from French/Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Eilam?
Eilam has French/Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Good friend, fair friend”.
How popular is Eilam?
Eilam ranked #4707 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Eilam most popular?
Eilam peaked in 2024 with 59 babies registered that year.
Is Eilam a boy or girl name?
Eilam is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Eilams in registered births are male.
Is the name Eilam rising or falling in popularity?
Eilam has risen 3750 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8457 in 2020 to #4707 in 2025.
How long has Eilam been recorded?
Eilam appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2009 through 2025.