Elim
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: My God; ascent; high
Origin: Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias
Popularity: Ranked #6181 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Eli. Shares the meaning 'My God; ascent; high.'
Similar names: eliam, eimmy, eli, eliah, elli, ellia, elimar, elliemay
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Elim? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Elim, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elim
What does the name Elim mean?
Elim means “My God; ascent; high” from Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias roots.
What is the origin of the name Elim?
Elim has Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias origin. The traditional meaning is “My God; ascent; high”.
How popular is Elim?
Elim ranked #6116 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Elim most popular?
Elim peaked in 2024 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Elim a boy or girl name?
Elim is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 60% of Elims are boys and 40% are girls.
Is the name Elim rising or falling in popularity?
Elim has risen 4587 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10703 in 2020 to #6116 in 2025.
How long has Elim been recorded?
Elim appears in birth records across 27 years — from 1997 through 2025.