Eliakim Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Eliakim means 'God will establish'.
Meaning of the Name Eliakim
Eliakim is a Hebrew name meaning 'God will establish'. It is derived from the combination of the Hebrew elements 'eli', meaning 'God', and 'haqim', meaning 'to establish'. In the Bible, Eliakim was the name of several individuals, including a high priest and a royal steward. The name signifies the hope and belief that God will establish a strong foundation and bring stability to one's life.
Popularity of the Name Eliakim
The popularity for the name Eliakim peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 18 births, which ranked number 11,496 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Eliakim had the most male births in 2021 with 18, which ranked number 5,100 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Eliakim has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 14 births, an increase of 133.33%. Among males, Eliakim has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 14 births, an increase of 133.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eliakim
- 20 Year Trend of Eliakim: 75.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Eliakim: 133.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eliakim: 133.33%
Popularity of Eliakim by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Eliakim. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Eliakim in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Eliakim is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Eliakim
- Total Births of Eliakim: 15 (8.84%)
- Male Births of Eliakim: 15 (8.84%)
Given the upward trend of Eliakim over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.84% increase in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. Male births for Eliakim have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.84%.