Hammering, striking, or a dream
Helem is a rare biblical name with two primary interpretations. In Hebrew, it can mean 'hammering' or 'striking,' suggesting strength, or it may be related to a root meaning 'dream.' It appears in the Old Testament as a name for a man, but its soft sound has led to modern usage for girls.
Less common today
Helem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,642 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
