Yam: meaning of the Hebrew name
יָם
Pronounced YAHM
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #104 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Yam
Yam means sea: the great blue expanse, with its depth, motion and freedom. A short Israeli nature name for both boys and girls.
Yam in Hebrew
Yam is written ים in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- מMem
Gematria value: 50 (Yod 10 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsea
- PronunciationYAHM
- Hebrewים
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yam ranked #104 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (166 babies).
In 2024, Yam ranked #141 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (98 babies).
boysgirls
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104 | 166 | 141 | 98 |
| 2023 | 112 | 150 | - | - |
| 2022 | 116 | 145 | - | - |
| 2021 | 121 | 149 | - | - |
| 2020 | 121 | 148 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
Similar names
Questions about Yam
What does the name Yam mean?
Yam means sea: the great blue expanse, with its depth, motion and freedom. A short Israeli nature name for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Yam?
Yam is pronounced YAHM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yam in Hebrew?
Yam is written ים in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָם).
How popular is the name Yam in Israel?
In 2024, Yam ranked #104 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (166 babies). In 2024, Yam ranked #141 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (98 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ים adds up to 50 (Yod 10 + Mem 40).
Keep your shortlist in the Shemot app
Meaning, gematria and Israeli popularity for 2,300+ names, and a shared list for couples.
The app's screens and name meanings are in Hebrew. Every name also shows its English spelling.
Get the appGet the app
This name in Hebrew: ים
