UK boy's name
Parham
Of Persian origin, meaning "fortunate" or "successful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Parham is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Parham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Parham is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Parham. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Parham ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Parham.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Parham mean?
The name Parham has its origins in the Persian language, deriving from the old Persian word "Parhām," which means "virtuous" or "righteous." This name has been in use since ancient times in the regions that are now modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Parham can be traced back to the Sasanian Empire of Persia, which ruled from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. During this period, the name appears in various historical records and inscriptions, often associated with nobles and prominent figures of the time.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Parham is mentioned in some historical texts and biographical works, particularly those from the medieval period. One notable figure bearing this name was Parham al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Parham. One of the earliest was Parham ibn Abdu'l-Aziz, a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer from the 8th century AD, who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
Another distinguished figure was Parham Khwaja, a Sufi mystic and poet from the 12th century AD, who was known for his spiritual teachings and poetic works in the Persian language.
In more recent times, Parham Eftekhari was an Iranian painter and sculptor who lived from 1907 to 1978 and was celebrated for his contributions to the Iranian art scene.
Parham Zar, born in 1983, is a contemporary Iranian actor and filmmaker who has gained recognition for his performances in various Iranian films and television series.
It is important to note that while the name Parham has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other regions and cultures over time, particularly in areas with historical ties or influences from the Persian world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Parham by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Parham
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Parham: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parham in the UK right now?
In 2016, Parham was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Parham most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Parham in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parham?
Of Persian origin, meaning "fortunate" or "successful".
How many people are called Parham in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Parham 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.