Leiam is of Hebrew origin and means "Towards God". It is a unique and modern variation of the classic name Liam, which itself is derived from the Irish name William. Leiam first gained popularity in recent years as parents sought distinctive names for their children while still maintaining a connection to traditional roots. The name consists of three letters: L, e, i, and m. In Hebrew, it follows the pattern of other masculine names ending with the "m" sound, such as Adam or Samuel. Leiam is often associated with warmth and approachability due to its phonetic similarity to Liam, which ranks among the top boy's names worldwide. Despite its recent surge in popularity, Leiam retains an air of uniqueness, making it a compelling choice for parents who wish to give their child a distinctive name with deep cultural roots.
The name Leiam had a promising start with 10 births in its first year of tracking (2008), but popularity fluctuated greatly over the next decade and a half, ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 17 births per year. Overall, there were 137 babies named Leiam between 2008 and 2022, with a notable dip in recent years (5 births in 2021 and 7 births in both 2022).