Boy · #6,811 in 2026

Kiam

Name: Popularity of the name Kiam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kiam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,811

Peak Rank

#6,811 (2024)

Total Babies

144

5-Yr Trend

+49%

1973

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6811

Peak Rank

144

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kiam

Kiam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 12 Kiams were born — ranking #6,811 that year. As of 2026, Kiam ranks #6,811 for baby boys with 12 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 144 Kiams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kiam

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

Kian
Coem
Keon
Kiang
Quyen
Caom
Kiom
Keying
Chienne
Quem
Come
Cum

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiam

What does the name Kiam mean?

Kiam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kiam in 2026?

In 2026, Kiam ranks #6,811 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Kiam most popular?

Kiam reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,811 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kiam most popular?

Kiam has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kiam.

Is Kiam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kiam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kiam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kiam include Vesper, Vahan, Ilo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kiam

Kiam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 144 births in the dataset. Kiam's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,811. Use the chart and map above to compare Kiam'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.