Eilam is a unique and distinctive male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'ailam', meaning 'eternal'. It is composed of two elements: 'e' meaning 'with' or 'towards', and 'lam' which signifies 'night'. Therefore, Eilam translates to 'with/at night', suggesting a timeless or everlasting connection to the night. This name holds cultural significance in Judaism, as it appears in the Hebrew Bible as one of the sons of Caleb.
The name Eilam experienced a notable rise in popularity from 2021 onwards, with two consecutive years of 15 births each, followed by a significant peak of 31 births in 2023. Before this surge, the number of annual births fluctuated between 5 and 11, with a total of 143 births over the recorded period from 2009 to 2023.