Eternal or hidden
Derived from the Hebrew word 'olam', it is often interpreted as meaning 'eternal' or 'forever'. In the Old Testament, Elam (a common variant) was the name of a son of Shem and the region named after him.
Less common today
Eilam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,390 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character mentioned in the Book of Genesis as a son of Shem · The Bible
