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Siyam

♂ Boy

Pronounced see-YAHM /siˈjɑm/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously the Arabic siyam, 'fasting; abstinence (as a religious observance)', and a modern Bengali name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Fasting; abstinence: Siyam is Arabic/Bengali. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'see-YAHM').
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Origin LowArabic, Bengali
MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously the Arabic siyam, 'fasting; abstinence (as a religious observance)', and a modern Bengali name; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8209 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Siyam is a name used in several cultures, variously the Arabic siyam, 'fasting; abstinence (as a religious observance)', and a modern Bengali name (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'see-YAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Bengali and Muslim families. Rare, fasting at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Siyam means 'fasting; abstinence (as a religious observance)' in Arabic — also a modern Bengali name — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'see-YAHM').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Siyam — routes uncertain

Variations

SiamSiyaam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siyam mean?

Siyam is variously Arabic 'fasting; abstinence' and a modern Bengali name; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Siyam?

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

Is Siyam a boy or girl name?

Siyam is a boy's name.

How popular is Siyam?

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

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