Yom
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 6 babies have been named Yom in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Yom is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Yom is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'day' — from the Hebrew word yom, the same root found in Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). In the Hebrew Bible, it appears in the very first verse of Genesis: 'And there was evening, and there was morning — the first day.'
As a given name, Yom is rare but carries enormous resonance for Jewish families who want a name that is both minimal in form and monumental in meaning. Short, elemental, and unmistakable.
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Yom first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2006. A twenty-first-century entry, Yom belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yom has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | — |
The Story of Yom
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Yom is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Yom are most likely born between 2006 and 2006.
How rare is Yom?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Yom is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2006–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | #12015 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2006