What does the name Kam mean?

Kam is a gender-neutral name of Cantonese origin: gold (金); a classic Cantonese given name evoking wealth and prosperity.

When was the name Kam most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Kam peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Kam?

Names similar to Kam in origin and style include Vam, Tam, Mei, Tak, Wai.

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Kam

gender-neutral name

Origin

Cantonese

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

gold (金); a classic Cantonese given name evoking wealth and prosperity

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kam peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 51

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Kam

Vam Tam Mei Tak Wai Liam

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