Gold or golden
In Lao and Thai cultures, Kham is a traditional name signifying gold. It is often used as a prefix or suffix in longer compound names to denote value, brightness, and prosperity. While rare in the United States, it carries significant cultural weight in Southeast Asia.
Less common today
Kham isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,854 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former President of Laos
