Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Aagam

Jain literature refers to the literature of the Jain religion. It is a vast and ancient literary tradition, which was initially transmitted orally. The oldest surviving material is contained in the canonical Jain Agamas, which are written in Ardhamagadhi, a Prakrit language. Various commentaries were written on these canonical texts by later Jain monks.

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#8,862 (2012)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2022
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#8862
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aagam

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jain literature refers to the literature of the Jain religion. It is a vast and ancient literary tradition, which was initially transmitted orally. The oldest surviving material is contained in the canonical Jain Agamas, which are written in Ardhamagadhi, a Prakrit language. Various commentaries were written on these canonical texts by later Jain monks.

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The Story of Aagam

Aagam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 8 Aagams were born — ranking #8,862 that year. As of 2026, Aagam ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Aagams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Aagam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aagam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aagam

What does the name Aagam mean?
Jain literature refers to the literature of the Jain religion. It is a vast and ancient literary tradition, which was initially transmitted orally. The oldest surviving material is contained in the canonical Jain Agamas, which are written in Ardhamagadhi, a Prakrit language. Various commentaries were written on these canonical texts by later Jain monks.
How popular is Aagam in 2026?
In 2026, Aagam ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Aagam most popular?
Aagam reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #8,862 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Aagam a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Aagam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Aagam?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aagam include Tamas, Vanness, Kornelius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aagam

Aagam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Aagam's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #8,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Aagam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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