girl's name
Poonam
POO-num (Hindi)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 337
Poonam is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1986, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Poonam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Poonam?
In 2008, Poonam was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Poonam Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Poonam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Poonam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Poonam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Poonam
- Hindi POO-num
Sibling Names for Poonam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Poonam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Poonam
How popular is the name Poonam?
In 2008, Poonam was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Poonam a girl's or a boy's name?
Poonam is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Poonam?
Poonam has 2 syllables.
When was Poonam most popular?
Poonam peaked in 1986, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.