A variant of Liam, meaning resolute protection.
Laim is most commonly encountered as a rare spelling variant of the Irish name Liam, which is a shortened form of William. It derives from the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning desire or will and 'helm' meaning helmet or protection. While very rare compared to its popular counterpart, it retains the same strong, protective etymological roots.
About 6 boys were named Laim in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
