Agam

Agam - A very unique male name

Agam appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #3795. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Agam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Agam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Agam. The baby boy name Agam was given to 18 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2517 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 81,460 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Agam peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 2471.

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Agam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Agam is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,122 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,122.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Agam is where you live.

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Agam origin and meaning

Multiple origins — uncertain

Uncertain — Agam is used from two genuine sources: Hebrew agam, 'lake', and a Punjabi name of Sanskrit background meaning deep or profound; neither covers all its use

Agam is a short name with two real homes: in Hebrew it is the word for a lake, and in Punjabi Sikh use it is linked to Sanskrit words for the deep and unfathomable. American use, dating from 2011, comes from both communities, so the profile is honestly uncertain. It is currently at its highest use, though still rare.

Origin uncertain

Agam is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Agam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Agam, sorted by popularity.

Akeem / Aizen / Ajani / Ashwin / Azaan / Asim / Aeson / Ahsan / Aasim / Aceson /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Agam

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Agam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Agam?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-GAHM · /ɑˈɡɑm/
Hebrew use stresses the second syllable; other readings vary

Around the world

• Agam (Hebrew) — Used as-is, meaning lake
• Agam (Punjabi) — Used as-is

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2011, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

Agam is two syllables with two respectable traditions behind it, whichever a family intends.

Worth knowing

• Its source and pronunciation won't be obvious, and it can be misheard as Adam