Elim Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
61% Masculine / 39% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'strong' or 'mighty', Elim is a Hebrew name associated with power and strength.
Meaning of the Name Elim
Elim is a Hebrew name that means 'strong' or 'mighty'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'elim' which means 'gods' or 'mighty ones'. In the Bible, Elim was an oasis mentioned in the book of Exodus. The name carries a sense of power and strength.
Popularity of the Name Elim
The popularity for the name Elim peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,636 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Elim had the most female births in 2014 with 13, which ranked number 8,479 out of 19,224 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 24, which ranked number 4,193 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elim has declined slightly over the last ten years from 29 births to 28 births, a decline of -3.45%. Among males, Elim has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 17 births, a decline of -10.53%. Among females, Elim has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 11 births, an increase of 10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elim
- 20 Year Trend of Elim: 460.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Elim: -3.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elim: -10.53%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Elim: 10.00%
Popularity of Elim by State
For males, Elim was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. Among females, Elim was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elim. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elim
- Total Births of Elim: 28 (-0.35%)
- Male Births of Elim: 17 (-1.11%)
- Female Births of Elim: 11 (0.96%)
Given the downward trend of Elim over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.35% decrease in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. Male births for Elim have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 17 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.11%. For Females, births for Elim have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.96%.