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Lam

Pronunciation: [ l-AM ]

Girl Name #57,709 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lam is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AM.

Parents who love the name Lam often also consider Chasitty, Kameesha, Nikoleta .

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Popularity Over Time

#57,709
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#57,709
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lam

Is Lam a boy or girl name?
Lam is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #57709. As a boy name, it is ranked #12039. Lam is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lam?
Lam is pronounced l-AM.
How popular is the name Lam?
Lam is currently ranked #57709 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Lam a common or rare name?
Lam is an uncommon name, ranked #57709 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lam

Lam is a girl name .

Is Lam a boy or girl name? Lam is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #57,709 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,039. Lam is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lam is currently ranked #57,709 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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