Irham
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "merciful" or "compassionate".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Irham. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Irham today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Irham births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Irham. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Irham with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Irham. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,231
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Irham: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Irham 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 Irham during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Irham
The name Irham is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century AD. The name itself is derived from the Arabic word "rahm," which means "womb" or "mercy." It is a masculine name that is commonly used in various parts of the Arab world, particularly in regions such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Levant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Irham can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the chapter titled "Al-Baqarah," verse 228 mentions the word "irham" in the context of referring to the womb or the period of pregnancy. This association with the Qur'an has likely contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Irham. One such individual was Irham ibn al-Harith, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 6th century AD. He was known for his eloquent verses and is considered one of the most influential poets of the pre-Islamic era in Arabia.
Another prominent figure with the name Irham was Irham ibn Qais, a military commander and governor who lived during the early years of the Islamic caliphate in the 7th century AD. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Persia and was appointed as the governor of Khuzestan, a province in present-day Iran.
In the 9th century AD, Irham ibn Abi'l-Ala was a distinguished Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and geometry, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
During the 11th century, Irham al-Andalusi was a renowned poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He was known for his mastery of Arabic poetry and his contributions to the literary and intellectual traditions of the region during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Al-Andalus.
Another notable figure with the name Irham was Irham ibn Muhammad al-Hanbali, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century AD. He was a follower of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and theology.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Irham. The name's Arabic roots and its association with concepts such as mercy and the womb have contributed to its enduring popularity across the Arab world and among Muslim communities.
People
Irham + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Irham as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Irham: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Irham?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Irham 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Irham a common name?
We classify Irham as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Irham most popular?
The single biggest year for Irham was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Irham is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Irham in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Irham a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Irham in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Irham still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Irham in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Irham can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Irham?
Find out how many Americans are named Irham on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.