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Siam

♂ Boy

Pronounced see-AHM /siˈɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Siam — the former name of Thailand (possibly from Sanskrit shyama, 'dark; brown'); a place-name; we note the place; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The old name of Thailand: Siam is a place-name. Crisp, exotic, and warm (said 'see-AHM').
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Origin LowThai, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom Siam — the former name of Thailand (possibly from Sanskrit shyama, 'dark; brown'); a place-name; we note the place; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13607 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419872025

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

Siam comes from Siam — the former name of Thailand (possibly from Sanskrit shyama, 'dark; brown'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, exotic place-name (we note the place; said 'see-AHM').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-old-name-of-Thailand at the root, and exotic.

Did you know? Siam is the former name of Thailand (possibly from Sanskrit shyama, 'dark; brown') — a crisp, exotic place-name (we note the place; the routes are layered; said 'see-AHM').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Siam — place noted; routes layered

Variations

SyamSiaam

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siam mean?

Siam is the former name of Thailand (possibly from Sanskrit 'dark; brown'); a place-name. The routes are layered, and we note the place.

How do you pronounce Siam?

It's said see-AHM /siˈɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Siam a boy or girl name?

Siam is a boy's name.

How popular is Siam?

Siam is a rare name in the U.S.

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