Lyam
- Meaning
- Resolute protection
- Origin
- Irish
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What does Lyam mean?
Lyam means “resolute protection”.
Lyam is a form of Liam. It shares the recorded meaning “resolute protection” with that name.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Lyam yet.
How popular is Lyam?
United States · 2025Explore how often Lyam is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,086 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Lyam
- 198 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 0% Unchanged from 2024
Lyam over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,086 | 198 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,093 | 198 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,104 | 193 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,326 | 142 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,354 | 137 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,238 | 151 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,238 | 153 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,439 | 122 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,407 | 125 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,583 | 104 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,662 | 95 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,616 | 97 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Lyam
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Liam
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Resolute protection
Shares the recorded meaning “resolute protection” with Lyam.
William
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Resolute protection
Shares the recorded meaning “resolute protection” with Lyam.
Willie
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Resolute protection
Shares the recorded meaning “resolute protection” with Lyam.
Riley
Unisex- Meaning
- Rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin uncertain
Shares an origin with Lyam.
Rowan
Unisex- Meaning
- Rowan tree; little redhead
Shares an origin with Lyam.
Aiden
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Little and fiery
Shares an origin with Lyam.
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