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Nam

male

Meaning

"South"

Common element and given name in Vietnamese and Korean contexts, often glossed as south, with usage shaped by local naming conventions.

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Popularity History of Nam

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8730Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#8730

Nam was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+742

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nam

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Nam, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginVietnamese, Korean
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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