UK girl's name
Ilhaam
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "inspiration" or "revelation".
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.
Ilhaam is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ilhaam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 70 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2000 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 70 living people in the UK are called Ilhaam. 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
- • Ilhaam ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 girls were registered as Ilhaam.
- • About 70 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ilhaam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
70
2026
Meaning
What does Ilhaam mean?
The name Ilhaam is derived from the Arabic word "ilhaam," which means "inspiration" or "divine revelation." It has its roots in the Islamic faith and culture, originating in the Middle East during the 7th century AD.
This name was likely first used during the early days of Islam, as the concept of divine inspiration and revelation played a crucial role in the religion's founding and the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as being inspired or guided by Allah.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ilhaam was Ilhaam al-Qudsi, a 9th-century Sufi scholar and mystic from Persia (present-day Iran). He was known for his teachings on the spiritual path and his writings on the inner dimensions of the Islamic faith.
Another notable figure was Ilhaam al-Nabulusi, a 17th-century Sufi scholar and poet from Syria. He was renowned for his spiritual poetry and his contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the Ottoman Empire.
In the 19th century, Ilhaam Ali Shah was a prominent Indian Muslim scholar and reformer from the Mughal Empire. He advocated for educational reforms and the promotion of Muslim intellectual and cultural traditions.
During the 20th century, Ilhaam Chahine was an influential Egyptian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows. She was born in 1935 and passed away in 2004, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of Arab cinema and music.
More recently, Ilhaam Khairi is a contemporary Sudanese writer and activist known for her novels and short stories that explore themes of identity, gender, and social issues in Sudan and the broader Arab world. She was born in 1961 and continues to be an influential voice in Arabic literature.
While these are just a few examples, the name Ilhaam has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Islamic faith and the concept of divine inspiration.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ilhaam over time
The chart below shows babies named Ilhaam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Ilhaam, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ilhaam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ilhaam 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 | #4525 | 22 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5115 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4339 | 29 | 8 |
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FAQ
Ilhaam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ilhaam in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ilhaam was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Ilhaam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Ilhaam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ilhaam?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "inspiration" or "revelation".
How many people are called Ilhaam in the UK?
A total of 70 babies have been registered as Ilhaam across the 18 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.