Milam is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the surname Miller. It means 'grinder' or 'one who grinds grain'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon today.
The name Milam experienced fluctuations in popularity over the century, with peaks in recent years. Between 1913 and 2023, there were a total of 237 babies named Milam, with the highest number of births occurring in 2023 (13). Interestingly, the majority of these years (18 out of 26) recorded five or fewer births.