Lyam
How to say it: LEE-um · /ˈliəm/
Modern respelling of Liam - Irish short form of William 'resolute protector', popular since 2010s.
Lyam was the most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 198 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 14% in ten years, and it is projected to hold at #1 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 198 |
| Share of births | 1 in 157 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +14% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1 |
| In France, 2025 | #4 among boys’ names, 1,090 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born almost entirely within the last forty years, Lyam belongs to recent times. At its peak in the 2020s, it looks set to hold steady over the next few years.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with smooth sounds, Lyam feels strong and travels well. Theo shares its style and Lucas makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lyam is about 1 in 7.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #4 for boys in 2025.
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