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Yam
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Pronounced YAHM /ˈjɑːm/Medium
Meaning: Yam is a Hebrew word and name meaning 'sea.' A short, elemental Israeli name given to boys and girls; used here for a boy.Low
In 30 seconds: A one-beat elemental name: Yam is Hebrew for 'sea' (said 'YAHM'). Crisp, natural, and modern.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningYam is a Hebrew word and name meaning 'sea.' A short, elemental Israeli name given to boys and girls; used here for a boy.
U.S. rank (2024)#10841
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 7
History & Origin
Yam is a Hebrew word-name meaning 'sea,' popular as a modern unisex name in Israel. Short and elemental, it reads as crisp and natural; used here for a boy, though it is given to both (said 'YAHM').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Israeli families. Rare, elemental, and crisp.
Did you know? Yam means 'sea' in Hebrew — a short, elemental Israeli name with a fresh, open feel (said 'YAHM').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Yam — Hebrew 'sea'; unisex in Israel
Variations
YammYaam
Nicknames
Yami
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Yam mean?
Yam is a Hebrew name meaning 'sea.'
How do you pronounce Yam?
It's said YAHM /ˈjɑːm/ — one syllable.
Is Yam a boy or girl name?
Yam is used here as a boy's name; in Israel it is given to both.
How popular is Yam?
Yam is a rare name in the U.S.