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UK boy's name

Irham

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "merciful" or "compassionate".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Irham is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Irham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.

Irham is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Irham. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Irham ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Irham.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Irham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4001

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Irham mean?

The name Irham is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century AD. The name itself is derived from the Arabic word "rahm," which means "womb" or "mercy." It is a masculine name that is commonly used in various parts of the Arab world, particularly in regions such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Levant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Irham can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the chapter titled "Al-Baqarah," verse 228 mentions the word "irham" in the context of referring to the womb or the period of pregnancy. This association with the Qur'an has likely contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim communities.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Irham. One such individual was Irham ibn al-Harith, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 6th century AD. He was known for his eloquent verses and is considered one of the most influential poets of the pre-Islamic era in Arabia.

Another prominent figure with the name Irham was Irham ibn Qais, a military commander and governor who lived during the early years of the Islamic caliphate in the 7th century AD. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Persia and was appointed as the governor of Khuzestan, a province in present-day Iran.

In the 9th century AD, Irham ibn Abi'l-Ala was a distinguished Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and geometry, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.

During the 11th century, Irham al-Andalusi was a renowned poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He was known for his mastery of Arabic poetry and his contributions to the literary and intellectual traditions of the region during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Al-Andalus.

Another notable figure with the name Irham was Irham ibn Muhammad al-Hanbali, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century AD. He was a follower of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and theology.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Irham. The name's Arabic roots and its association with concepts such as mercy and the womb have contributed to its enduring popularity across the Arab world and among Muslim communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Irham by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Irham 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 #4001 4 1

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FAQ

Irham: questions and answers

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

In 2022, Irham was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Irham most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Irham in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Irham?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "merciful" or "compassionate".

How many people are called Irham in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Irham across the 1 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.