Lyam

Meaning: Will and helmet
Origin: French (from Germanic via Norman French; French respelling) — French respelling of Liam

Boy's name · #1086 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Lyam is moving up the charts. First recorded in 2002, it stood at #1086 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 2,100 boys have been named Lyam along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 13 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#46 in France (2025) · #93 in Belgium (2025) · #143 in Puerto Rico (2025) · #214 in Ecuador (2025) · #276 in Switzerland (2025) · #420 in Netherlands (2025) · #927 in Austria (2025) · #393 in Canada (2024).

Famous Lyams

Lyam Akrab — French rugby union player
Lyam MacKinnon — Swiss footballer (born 1999)

In stories & tradition

Lyam conDoin — The Riftwar Saga (novel series)

Spellings & nicknames

Lyam is a rare spelling of Liam — about 1% of babies given the name are written this way; Liam itself ranked #1 in 2025.

Similar names: Lahiam · Delijah · Lian · Amirion · Lux · Iam

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