Boy nameCurrently #10,841 in the USNew

Yam

//ˈjæm//

1 syllablePeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with Y

Meaning & origin

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Yam's popularity over time

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Yearly US births named Yam, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Yam
20247

Yam through the decades

  • Yam peaked in 2024, when 7 babies were named Yam in the US.
  • Yam currently ranks #10,841 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.

Names like Yam

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Sibling names for Yam

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