Kellam

Q: How popular is the name Kellam?

Kellam is ranked #12843 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-uhm ]

Boy Name #12,843 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kellam is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHL-uhm.

Parents who love the name Kellam often also consider Coran, Emit, Danis .

Popularity Over Time

#12,843

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,843
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Kellan #919 Kellen #1031 Kelly #1576 Keller #1626 Kellin #2966

Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie Kellie

Middle Name Ideas

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Kellam Charles

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Kellam Damian

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Kellam Jayden

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Kellam Andrew

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Kellam Diego

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Kellam Brooks

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Kellam Dominic

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Kellam Angel

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Kellam Adriel

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Kellam Bennett

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Diane Boy Latin Coran Boy Scottish Gaelic Sharmon Boy Hebrew Emit Boy English verb Danis Boy Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kellam

Is Kellam a boy or girl name?

Kellam is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kellam?

Kellam is pronounced k-EHL-uhm.

How popular is the name Kellam?

Kellam is currently ranked #12843 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kellam?

Common nicknames for Kellam include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kellie.

Is Kellam a common or rare name?

Kellam is an uncommon name, ranked #12843 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kellam

Kellam is a boy name .

Kellam is currently ranked #12,843 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kellam include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kellam include Kellan, Kellen, Kelly, Keller, Kellin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.