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Essam

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Essam

Pronounced ih-SAHM /ɪˈsɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic 'isam, 'a safeguard; protection; security; that which holds firm'Low

In 30 seconds: Safeguard; protection; security: Essam is Arabic 'a safeguard'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'ih-SAHM').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic 'isam, 'a safeguard; protection; security; that which holds firm'
U.S. rank (2025)#8455 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 134
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902025

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

Essam comes from Arabic 'isam, 'a safeguard; protection; security; that which holds firm'. A crisp, strong name across the Arab world (said 'ih-SAHM'; nickname Sam).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-safeguard at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Essam means 'a safeguard; protection; security; that which holds firm' in Arabic — a crisp, strong name (said 'ih-SAHM').
Overall data confidence 58%
Arabic references — Essam — Arabic etymology

Variations

IsamEssamEsam

Nicknames

Sam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Essam mean?

Essam is Arabic for 'a safeguard; protection; security'.

How do you pronounce Essam?

It's said ih-SAHM /ɪˈsɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Essam a boy or girl name?

Essam is a boy's name.

How popular is Essam?

Essam is a rare name in the U.S.

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