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Agam

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Pronounced ah-GAHM /ɑˈɡɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew agam, 'a lake; a pool; a body of water'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A lake; a pool: Agam is Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-GAHM'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew agam, 'a lake; a pool; a body of water'; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#8931 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Agam comes from the Hebrew agam, 'a lake; a pool; a body of water'; used for both sexes (we note this). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'ah-GAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli families. Rare, a-lake at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Agam means 'a lake; a pool; a body of water' in Hebrew — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (said 'ah-GAHM').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Agam — Hebrew; unisex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Agam mean?

Agam is Hebrew for 'a lake; a pool; a body of water'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Agam?

It's said ah-GAHM /ɑˈɡɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Agam a boy or girl name?

Agam is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Agam?

Agam is a very rare name in the U.S.