Lam
- Pronunciation
- [Lam]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Jungle Or Dense Forest (Of Chinese Origin)
- Origin
- Vietnamese
Lam Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 76 baby girls have been named Lam. The name peaked in 2013 with 9 US births that year (rank #11528).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Lam
If you like Lam's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lam's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lan, Lap, Lar.
Quick Facts About Lam
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Compare Lam to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lam against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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