Alham Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-ham //ælˈhæm//
Origin: Arabic; Persian
Meaning: The praised one (Arabic); A form of praise (Persian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Alham is derived from 'hamd', which means praise, often associated with religious contexts. It is commonly used in Islamic prayers and expressions of gratitude.
In Persian, the name also conveys a sense of commendation and is used in literary and poetic traditions. Both cultures emphasize the importance of praise and gratitude in their respective religious and social practices.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alham was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Alham has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Alham has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alham is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alham was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alham
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alham.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |