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UK boy's name

Kam

An Indian Sanskrit name meaning "lover" or "one who desires".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Kam is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kam. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kam ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 boys were registered as Kam.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4052

2006

Births in 2006

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kam mean?

The name Kam originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It dates back to around the 2nd century BCE. In Sanskrit, the word "Kam" means "desire" or "longing."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kam can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Kam was a minor character who was known for his bravery and loyalty.

Kam was also the name of a Hindu king who ruled over a small kingdom in northern India during the 6th century CE. He was known for his fair and just rule, and his kingdom prospered under his leadership.

In the 11th century, there was a famous Muslim scholar and philosopher named Kam al-Din al-Farabi. He was born in modern-day Kazakhstan and was known for his contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and music theory.

During the Renaissance period, Kam was the name of a Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his intricate woodcarvings and his work can still be seen in many churches and cathedrals throughout Italy.

In more recent history, Kam Yuen was a prominent Chinese businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1828 and was known for his contributions to education and social welfare in Hong Kong.

Another notable figure with the name Kam was Kam Sing Wong, a Chinese-American author and activist who was born in 1925. He wrote extensively about the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States and was a vocal advocate for civil rights.

Overall, the name Kam has a rich history that spans multiple cultures and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to ancient India, it has been adopted and used by people from various backgrounds and has taken on different meanings and connotations over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kam by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kam was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #4052 3 1

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FAQ

Kam: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kam in the UK right now?

In 2006, Kam was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kam most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Kam in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kam?

An Indian Sanskrit name meaning "lover" or "one who desires".

How many people are called Kam in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kam across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.