Kham

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAHM /ˈkɑm/High

Meaning: From the Lao/Thai Kham, 'gold' (a symbol of value and preciousness); a warm Southeast Asian name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gold: Kham is a Lao/Thai name. Crisp and warm (said 'KAHM'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowLao, Thai

MeaningFrom the Lao/Thai Kham, 'gold' (a symbol of value and preciousness); a warm Southeast Asian name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10405 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 86

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

Kham comes from the Lao/Thai Kham, 'gold' (a symbol of value and preciousness) (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KAHM').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Lao and Thai families. Rare, gold at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kham is 'gold' in Lao/Thai (a symbol of value and preciousness) — a warm Southeast Asian name — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KAHM').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Kham — Lao/Thai; gold; routes layered

Variations

ChamKhem

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kham mean?

Kham is Lao/Thai for 'gold' (a symbol of value). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kham?

It's said KAHM /ˈkɑm/ — one syllable.

Is Kham a boy or girl name?

Kham is a boy's name here (it is used for both).

How popular is Kham?

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