Boy · #3,433 in 2026

Eliakim

Eliakim is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Menashe Heights, it falls under the jurisdiction of Megiddo Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 943.

  • Biblical
Current Rank
#3,433
Peak Rank
#3,206 (2024)
Total Babies
290
5-Yr Trend
+90%
1987
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#3206
Peak Rank
290
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eliakim

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Eliakim is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Menashe Heights, it falls under the jurisdiction of Megiddo Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 943.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Biblical
Origin & history
The village was established in 1949 as a moshav by Jewish refugees from Yemen on the lands of the depopulated Palestinian village of Umm az-Zinat , and was named after Jehoiakim (who was originally named Eliakim), a King of Judah (2 Kings 23:34). In 1970 it was converted to a communal settlement, but returned to being a moshav in 2008.

The Story of Eliakim

Eliakim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 37 Eliakims were born — ranking #3,206 that year. As of 2026, Eliakim ranks #3,433 for baby boys with 34 births, rising sharply (+90% over the past five years). In total, more than 290 Eliakims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

ME
WA
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
VT
NH
MA
OR
ID
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
RI
CA
NV
WY
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
UT
CO
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
AK
AZ
NM
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Top 10
11-50
51-100
101-500
500+
No data

Names that sound like Eliakim

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eliakim is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eliakim

What does the name Eliakim mean?
Eliakim is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Menashe Heights, it falls under the jurisdiction of Megiddo Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 943.
What is the origin of the name Eliakim?
Eliakim has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Biblical.
How popular is Eliakim in 2026?
In 2026, Eliakim ranks #3,433 among boys' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.
When was Eliakim most popular?
Eliakim reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,206 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Eliakim most popular?
Eliakim has historically been most popular in Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eliakim.
Is Eliakim a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eliakim is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Eliakim?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eliakim include Ewen, Styles, Laksh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👦
Ewen
Peak #3206
👦
Styles
Peak #3206
👦
Laksh
Peak #3206
👦
Kenzai
Peak #3206
👦
Yee
Peak #3205
👦
Thaddius
Peak #3205
👦
Steadman
Peak #3205
👦
Gerrell
Peak #3205

About the name Eliakim

Eliakim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 290 births in the dataset. Eliakim's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,206. Use the chart and map above to compare Eliakim's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.