Ikram
A name of Arabic origin meaning "honor", "hospitality", or "generosity".
Name Census estimates that about 367 living Americans carry the first name Ikram. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Ikram today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ikram births was 2008 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ikram. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
367
~ 1 in 933,936 Americans
Peak year
2008
26 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,139
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Ikram
Ikram leans heavily female at 88.4% of total registrations, but 43 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ikram as a male name
- Ranked #12,962 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (6 births)
Ikram as a female name
- Ranked #9,139 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (26 births)
Popularity
Ikram: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ikram from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 147 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Ikram remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ikram by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ikram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ikrams live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ikram
The name Ikram has its origins in the Arabic language and holds significant cultural and religious significance within the Islamic tradition. It is derived from the Arabic root word "karrama," which means "to honor" or "to make generous." The name is often associated with qualities of nobility, generosity, and respect.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ikram can be found in the Quran, the sacred text of Islam. In the Quran, the word "ikram" is used to describe the concept of honoring guests and treating them with hospitality and respect. This association has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim communities worldwide.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ikram. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ikram al-Khattabi, a 10th-century Muslim scholar and jurist from Cordoba, Spain. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of Maliki fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence).
Another notable figure was Ikram Chughtai (1897-1944), a renowned Pakistani writer, poet, and playwright. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Urdu literature and is celebrated for his works that explored social and political themes during the struggle for Pakistan's independence.
In the field of music, Ikram Rajasthani (1923-1998) was a celebrated Pakistani classical vocalist and composer. He is credited with popularizing the Surti and Rajasthani styles of music and is regarded as one of the greatest Sufi singers of the 20th century.
The name Ikram has also been borne by influential political figures, such as Ikram Ullah Khan (1915-1963), a renowned Pakistani diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of East Bengal (now Bangladesh) from 1960 to 1962.
Another notable individual was Ikram Antari (1924-2005), a Moroccan writer and intellectual who played a significant role in the cultural and literary movements of his time. He was recognized for his contributions to the development of modern Arabic literature and his advocacy for cultural and linguistic preservation.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Ikram, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Ikram + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ikram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ikram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 367 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ikram going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 933,936 US residents.
Is Ikram a common name?
We classify Ikram as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 371 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ikram most popular?
The single biggest year for Ikram was 2008, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ikram is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ikram a female name?
Yes, 88.4% of people registered as Ikram in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.