Nam
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Pleasantness; my delight
Origin: Hebrew — from Naomi (נָעֳמִי), from naom (pleasant, delightful)
Popularity: Ranked #9446 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Naomi. Shares the meaning 'Pleasantness; my delight.'
Similar names: naama, naamah, naami, naeem, naemi, nahmi, naim, naima
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Nam? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Nam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nam
What does the name Nam mean?
Nam means “Pleasantness; my delight” from Hebrew — from Naomi (נָעֳמִי), from naom (pleasant, delightful) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nam?
Nam has Hebrew — from Naomi (נָעֳמִי), from naom (pleasant, delightful) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pleasantness; my delight”.
How popular is Nam?
Nam ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Nam most popular?
Nam peaked in 1984 with 58 babies registered that year.
Is Nam a boy or girl name?
Nam is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nams in registered births are male.
Is the name Nam rising or falling in popularity?
Nam has fallen 2896 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6014 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Nam been recorded?
Nam appears in birth records across 51 years — from 1975 through 2025.