Mukarram
An Arabic name meaning honored, esteemed, or respected.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mukarram. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mukarram today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mukarram births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mukarram. 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 Mukarram with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mukarram. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,412
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Mukarram: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mukarram 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 Mukarram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mukarram
The name Mukarram originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. The word "Mukarram" is derived from the Arabic word "karrama," which means "to honor" or "to respect." It is a masculine name that carries a sense of reverence and high regard.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Mukarram is closely associated with the concept of honoring and respecting others, particularly elders, parents, and those in positions of authority. The name is a reflection of the Islamic values of humility, respect, and reverence towards fellow human beings and the divine.
The name Mukarram has been recorded in various historical texts and religious scriptures, including the Quran and Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad). It has been mentioned in the context of emphasizing the importance of honoring and respecting others, as well as seeking knowledge and wisdom.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mukarram can be found in the biographies of Islamic scholars and prominent figures from the medieval period. For instance, Mukarram ibn Ahmad al-Lakhmi (born in the 11th century) was a famous Arab scholar and writer known for his contributions to the field of literature and linguistics.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mukarram. Here are five examples:
1. Mukarram Jah (1933-1994), an Indian nobleman and the last ruling Nizam of Hyderabad State, known for his philanthropic efforts and support for educational institutions.
2. Mukarram Khan (1765-1793), an Afghan king and the founder of the Sadozai dynasty, who ruled over the Durrani Empire in the late 18th century.
3. Mukarram Ali Khan (1920-2005), a Pakistani politician and diplomat, who served as the Governor of West Pakistan and later as the Governor of Punjab.
4. Mukarram Hussain (1922-2018), a Pakistani calligrapher and artist, renowned for his mastery of the Arabic calligraphic scripts and his contributions to the preservation of Islamic art.
5. Mukarram Khan Anjari (1813-1865), an Indian poet and writer from the Mughal era, known for his works in the Urdu and Persian languages.
These individuals, spanning different eras and regions, exemplify the rich historical legacy and significance associated with the name Mukarram, reflecting the values of respect, honor, and reverence that are deeply embedded in its meaning.
People
Mukarram + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mukarram as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mukarram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mukarram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mukarram 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mukarram a common name?
We classify Mukarram as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mukarram most popular?
The single biggest year for Mukarram was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mukarram is about 12 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 Mukarram in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mukarram a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mukarram 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 Mukarram still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mukarram 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 Mukarram 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 have the name Mukarram?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.