Declining since 2016, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Zamzam since 1999
Babies named Zamzam per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Zamzam entered U.S. records in 1999 and peaked in 2017, reflecting growing awareness of Islamic culture. As of 2025, its rank of 11,932 means roughly 1 in 230,000 girls receives the name, a decline from its peak. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2016, but it remains a meaningful choice for families with ties to the Islamic faith, honoring the sacred well of Mecca.
Zamzam is derived from the Arabic word 'zam' (to stop), related to the story of Hagar and Ishmael. The well is believed to have miraculously appeared to save them from thirst. The name has been used as a given name for girls, particularly in Muslim communities, as a reference to this holy site.
“Zamzam” around the world
Where Zamzam lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zam, Zamy
Variants: Zemzem
Sibling names for Zamzam
Names that share Zamzam's style, for a brother or sister.
