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UK boy's name

Arhaam

An Arabic name meaning "womb" or "merciful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Arhaam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arhaam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 9 births.

This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Arhaam. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Arhaam ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 9 boys were registered as Arhaam.
  • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arhaam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

9 births

Estimated living

39

2026

Meaning

What does Arhaam mean?

The given name Arhaam has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "rahama," which means "to have mercy" or "to show compassion." The name can be translated as "The Merciful One" or "The Most Compassionate."

This name is deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition, as it is one of the attributes of Allah (God) mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The word "Ar-Rahman" is frequently used in the Quran to refer to the divine quality of mercy and compassion bestowed upon all creation by the Almighty.

The earliest recorded use of the name Arhaam can be traced back to the early days of Islam, during the 7th century AD. It is believed that some of the companions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) named their children Arhaam, as a way of honoring and reflecting the merciful nature of God.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arhaam. One of the most renowned was Arhaam ibn Abdullah al-Kindhi, a renowned Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who lived in the 9th century AD (circa 801-873 AD). He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is considered a pioneer in the study of light and vision.

Another historical figure with the name Arhaam was Arhaam al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries (circa 1058-1111 AD). He wrote extensively on Islamic philosophy, jurisprudence, and Sufism, and his works had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 13th century, Arhaam al-Razi was a distinguished Persian physician and alchemist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He is renowned for his comprehensive encyclopedia of medical knowledge, known as "Al-Hawi" (The Comprehensive Book).

During the Ottoman Empire period, Arhaam Pasha was a prominent military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century (circa 1580-1590 AD). He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power in the region.

In more recent times, Arhaam Abdel-Meguid was an Egyptian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1944 to 1945. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the transition period from the monarchy to the republic.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arhaam over time

The chart below shows babies named Arhaam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Arhaam, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arhaam
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Decades

Arhaam by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arhaam was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3863 23 5
2010s #3657 16 3

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FAQ

Arhaam: questions and answers

How popular is the name Arhaam in the UK right now?

In 2024, Arhaam was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Arhaam most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 9 babies registered as Arhaam in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arhaam?

An Arabic name meaning "womb" or "merciful".

How many people are called Arhaam in the UK?

A total of 39 babies have been registered as Arhaam across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.