Balam - A very unique male name
Balam at a glance
Balam is ranked #3122 among boy baby names in 2025, with 10 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #3122 and first appeared on the charts in 2007.
- Rank in 2025
- #3122
- Births in 2025
- 10
- Peak year
- 2025 (#3122)
- First appeared
- 2007
- Popularity
- 1 in 146,628 boys
- Visitor rating
- 3.8/5 (4 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Balam peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3122.
Famous with this name
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Balam is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Balam is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,521 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,618.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 Balam is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Balam origin and meaning
Maya languages
From the Maya word balam, 'jaguar' — a word of power in Maya tradition, where jaguar figures guard temples and kings took Balam names
Balam is the jaguar of the Maya world, a genuine word in Yucatec and related languages, also found as a Maya surname. It is not the biblical Balaam — a different name that happens to sound close, whose bearer therefore does not transfer. US use is sporadic, in Maya-heritage families.
Attested etymology
Balam is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Balam, pop culture references for the name Balam and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Balam
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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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3122 |
| 2024 | 3880 |
| 2012 | 3765 |
| 2007 | 3327 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| California | 2521 |
| Texas | 2618 |
Even more about Balam
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 Balam 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 Balam?
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.Pronunciation
bah-LAHM · /bəˈlɑm/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Balaam — The similar-sounding biblical name — a separate established name, not the same word.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2007, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
InternationalNature
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Balam for the jaguar — a name of strength rooted directly in Maya language and tradition.
Worth knowing
- Constantly confused with the biblical Balaam, whose story (and donkey) will be mentioned.
