Kam
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Moonlight, full moon
Origin: African/Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #3477 in 2025 with 33 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kamai, meaning moonlight, full moon.
Similar names: kamie, kammie, kammy, kamai, kamea, kami, kamia, kamiah
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Kam? About 1 in 100,864 babies born in 2025 were named Kam, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kam
What does the name Kam mean?
Kam means “Moonlight, full moon” from African/Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kam?
Kam has African/Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Moonlight, full moon”.
How popular is Kam?
Kam ranked #3450 in 2025 — given to 33 babies that year.
When was Kam most popular?
Kam peaked in 1974 with 62 babies registered that year.
Is Kam a boy or girl name?
Kam is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 72% of Kams are boys and 28% are girls.
Is the name Kam rising or falling in popularity?
Kam has fallen 521 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2929 in 2020 to #3450 in 2025.
How long has Kam been recorded?
Kam appears in birth records across 65 years — from 1914 through 2025.