Their plowshare; their farm; a place of islands
Etham is a biblical place name mentioned in the Book of Exodus as the second stop for the Israelites during their flight from Egypt. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often associated with Egyptian roots meaning 'the edge of the sea' or Hebrew roots referring to a plowshare or farm. As a given name, it serves as a rare, distinctive alternative to the popular Ethan.
Less common today
Etham isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,870 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
