girl's name
Punam
POO-num (Hindi)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 55
Punam is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 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 1987, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Punam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 13 |
How Popular Is Punam?
In 1992, Punam 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.
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 Punam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Punam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Punam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Punam
- Hindi POO-num
Sibling Names for Punam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Punam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Punam
How popular is the name Punam?
In 1992, Punam 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 Punam a girl's or a boy's name?
Punam is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Punam?
Punam has 2 syllables.
When was Punam most popular?
Punam peaked in 1987, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.