Kem
Pronunciation: [ k-EHM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 635 babies have been named Kem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kem is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,681 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,681
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kem
Kem is a boy name .
Is Kem a boy or girl name? Kem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,681 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,101. Kem is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kem is currently ranked #20,681 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kem include Kemari, Kemper, Kemuel, Kemarion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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