Tam
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #13669 in 2025 with 5 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Tamiah, meaning related to god.
Similar names: tammy, taim, tami, tamia, tamiah, tamya, taym, tiam
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Tam? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Tam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tam
What does the name Tam mean?
Tam means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Tam?
Tam has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Tam?
Tam ranked #12008 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Tam most popular?
Tam peaked in 1982 with 48 babies registered that year.
Is Tam a boy or girl name?
Tam is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 52% of Tams are boys and 48% are girls.
Is the name Tam rising or falling in popularity?
Tam has risen 3217 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15225 in 2020 to #12008 in 2025.
How long has Tam been recorded?
Tam appears in birth records across 79 years — from 1924 through 2025.