Agam

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Pronounced ah-GAHM /ɑˈɡɑm/High

Meaning: From Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool'; also Sanskrit agam, 'deep, profound, unfathomable' / a sacred scriptureMedium

In 30 seconds: A still, deep lake — and depth itself: Agam means 'lake' in Hebrew and 'profound, unfathomable' in Sanskrit. Calm, contemplative, and resonant across two great traditions.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool'; also Sanskrit agam, 'deep, profound, unfathomable' / a sacred scripture

U.S. rank (2025)#3315 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 457

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 Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool', a modern Israeli unisex name, and independently from Sanskrit agama, 'deep, profound, unfathomable', also the name of a class of sacred Hindu and Jain scriptures. Two traditions, two serene meanings; this page covers its boys' use.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish/Israeli and Indian families. Rare, deep at the root, and contemplative.

Did you know? In Sanskrit, the Agamas are a body of sacred scriptures — so the name carries the sense of deep, revealed knowledge as well as a still, fathomless lake.

Overall data confidence 75%

Hebrew & Sanskrit name references — Agam — dual etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Agam mean?

Agam is Hebrew for 'lake, pool' and Sanskrit for 'deep, profound, unfathomable'.

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 boy's name.

How popular is Agam?

Agam is a rare name in the U.S.