Arham
How to say it: ar-HAHM · /ɑrˈhɑm/
From Arabic 'arham' meaning 'most merciful, compassionate' - popular Muslim name linked to Asma-ul-Husna.
Arham was the 1,038th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 175 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #917 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,038 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 175 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,944 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #917 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arham emerged only lately yet rose fast to prominence. Now at its best in the 2020s, it should continue rising.
What goes with it
Warm breath and soft depth shape it, gentle in tone. Amir provides a pleasing stylistic partner.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arham is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #213.
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