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Tam

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How to Pronounce Tam

Pronounced TAM /ˈtæm/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Tamar or Tamsin (Hebrew roots), used on its own; separately it is a Vietnamese name, tam, tied to 'heart.' Both routes are given honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, tidy name: Tam serves as a short form of Tamar/Tamsin, and as Vietnamese for 'heart' (said 'TAM'). Crisp and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Vietnamese
MeaningA short form of Tamar or Tamsin (Hebrew roots), used on its own; separately it is a Vietnamese name, tam, tied to 'heart.' Both routes are given honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11067 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 897
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919442023

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

Tam is a short form of Tamar or Tamsin in English use, and a Vietnamese name linked to 'heart.' Both routes are given honestly; short and crisp, it is rare on its own (said 'TAM').

It appears only rarely on its own in the U.S. Rare, short, and crisp.

Did you know? Tam works as a short form of Tamar or Tamsin, and separately as a Vietnamese name tied to 'heart' — two honest routes in one short name (said 'TAM').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Tam — short form of Tamar/Tamsin; Vietnamese 'heart'

Variations

TamsinTamarTammy

Nicknames

TammyTam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tam mean?

Tam is a short form of Tamar or Tamsin, and separately a Vietnamese name tied to 'heart.'

How do you pronounce Tam?

It's said TAM /ˈtæm/ — one syllable.

Is Tam a boy or girl name?

Tam is used here as a girl's name; note it also serves as a boys' short form and a Vietnamese name.

How popular is Tam?

Tam is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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