Alam Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-lahm / /ˈɑː.lɑːm/Arabic; Persian
Meaning
the world (Arabic); prosperous (Persian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Alam signifies the world or universe, often used in poetic contexts. In Persian, it conveys a sense of prosperity and abundance, reflecting cultural values of success and well-being.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alam
- Alamdar
International Variants
- Alam (Arabic)
- Alam (Persian)
Famous people named Alam
Alam Khan — Indian politician.
Fictional characters named Alam
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alam was first seen in the United States in 1991. Alam has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Alam has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alam (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 32 |