Balam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Mayan
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'jaguar' in Mayan culture
Meaning of the Name Balam
Balam is a Mayan name meaning 'jaguar'. The jaguar is a sacred animal in Mayan culture, symbolizing strength and power. This name is often given to boys and is believed to bring protection and courage. It has deep roots in Mayan mythology and is associated with the god of agriculture and rain.
Popularity of the Name Balam
The popularity for the name Balam peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 9 births, which ranked number 18,412 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Balam had the most male births in 2021 with 9, which ranked number 8,142 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Balam has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 9 births, an increase of 80.00%. Among males, Balam has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 9 births, an increase of 80.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Balam
- 10 Year Trend of Balam: 80.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Balam: 80.00%
Popularity of Balam by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Balam. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Balam in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Balam is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Balam
- Total Births of Balam: 10 (6.05%)
- Male Births of Balam: 10 (6.05%)
Given the upward trend of Balam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.05% increase in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Balam have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.05%.