Essam
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Essam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 134 babies have been named Essam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Essam is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,947 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,947
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Essam
Essam is a boy name .
Essam is currently ranked #6,947 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Essam include Ess, Esy, Esie, and Esskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Essam include Essa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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