Fun Facts About the Name Iham
- 26 babies named Iham: U.S. records list 26 babies given the name Iham from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Iham Mean?
Iham is a given name whose meaning is not securely established. It is sometimes treated as a variant spelling of the Arabic feminine name Ilham (إلهام, ilhām), which means "inspiration" and derives from the Arabic root l-h-m, "to inspire." The form Iham omits the l of the usual transliteration, so its connection with Ilham is plausible but not certain. A separate Arabic word, إهام (ihām), means ambiguity or giving a misleading impression; it is not normally a personal name and should not be assumed to be the source.
Iham Name History & Origins
The history of Iham as a distinct given name is difficult to separate from that of the similar Arabic name Ilham. Ilham has an established place as a feminine personal name in Arabic-speaking and other Muslim communities. Iham appears as an uncommon shortened spelling; it may reflect simplified transliteration or a regional pronunciation, but the specific path by which it developed remains uncertain. It is therefore more accurate to describe Iham as closely associated with Ilham than as a name with a securely independent derivation.
How Popular is the Name Iham?
Iham has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2024. Its best rank was #7,401 in 2024.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #12,735 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2024 | #7,401 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2022 | #13,064 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2020 | #12,792 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Iham Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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