Boy · #10,743 in 2026

Lyiam

Name: Popularity of the name Lyiam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lyiam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,743

Peak Rank

#10,743 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2016

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#10743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lyiam

Lyiam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Lyiams were born — ranking #10,743 that year. As of 2026, Lyiam ranks #10,743 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Lyiams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lyiam

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

Liam
Lyceum
Lyam
Lycium
Litem
Liven
Laham
Lion
Lighten
Lichen
Liason
Liken

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyiam

What does the name Lyiam mean?

Lyiam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lyiam in 2026?

In 2026, Lyiam ranks #10,743 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Lyiam most popular?

Lyiam reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #10,743 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Lyiam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lyiam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lyiam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lyiam include Adeline, Dein, Jakiel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lyiam

Lyiam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Lyiam's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #10,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Lyiam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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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.