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Kam
UnisexMeaning of Kam: Chinese: 'golden'
Kam is a unisex name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3381st most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3381
33 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,353
First recorded 1914 · peak 1974
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
72% boys · 28% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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