Is Kam a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kam is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #883 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Kam Unisex

Popularity: #883 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAM / /kæm/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'the one who is like' or 'to be like'; English: diminutive of names like Kamden

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kam has roots in Hebrew, where it is often associated with the meaning of likeness or similarity. In English-speaking countries, it is commonly used as a diminutive or short form of longer names. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more modern names.

Trend Summary

Kam has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly as a modern and concise name choice.

Variants

Kamden
Kameron

International Variants

Kamal (Arabic)
Kameko (Japanese)

Famous people named Kam

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Fictional characters named Kam

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kam was first seen in the United States in 1914. Kam has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Louisiana, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kam has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kam (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	7	29%
FL	7	29%
WA	5	21%
TX	5	21%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1914	5
1922	5
1924	5
1952	5
1957	6
1958	8
1960	5
1962	7
1963	5
1964	6
1965	7
1966	8
1968	5
1969	14
1970	9
1972	5
1973	10
1974	13
1975	17
1976	7
1977	7
1978	16
1979	16
1980	7
1984	6
1985	5
1986	6
1988	8
1989	5
1990	8
1993	5
1994	9
1995	5
1997	9
1998	6
2003	8
2005	5
2006	10
2007	7
2008	7
2009	7
2010	11
2011	20
2012	26
2013	27
2014	40
2015	50
2016	57
2017	55
2018	51
2019	56
2020	40
2021	51
2022	49
2023	47
2024	41