Elham
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Good friend, fair friend
Origin: French/Old English
Popularity: Ranked #8444 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bellamy. Shares the meaning 'Good friend, fair friend.'
Similar names: elam, eilam, elhaan, elhan, eliam, ellamay, elyam, etham
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Elham? About 1 in 184,917 babies born in 2025 were named Elham, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elham
What does the name Elham mean?
Elham means “Good friend, fair friend” from French/Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Elham?
Elham has French/Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Good friend, fair friend”.
How popular is Elham?
Elham ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Elham most popular?
Elham peaked in 2019 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Elham a boy or girl name?
Elham is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 23% of Elhams are boys and 77% are girls.
Is the name Elham rising or falling in popularity?
Elham has fallen 221 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8022 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Elham been recorded?
Elham appears in birth records across 38 years — from 1974 through 2025.