UK boy's name
Roham
Masculine name of Persian origin meaning "soul", "spirit", or "path".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Roham is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Roham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2014 to 2021. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Roham. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Roham ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 boys were registered as Roham.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Roham mean?
The name Roham has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "roh," which means "soul" or "spirit," and "am," which means "I am." Together, the name Roham can be interpreted as "I am the soul" or "I am the spirit."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Roham can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. In this literary masterpiece, Roham is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior in the service of the legendary king Kaveh.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Roham. One of the earliest was Roham ibn Hamdun (died 884 AD), a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, known for his contributions to the field of trigonometry and his work on the calculation of the sine and cosine functions.
Another notable Roham was Roham al-Shirazi (1256-1311 AD), a Persian philosopher, and poet who was influential in the development of Islamic philosophy and Sufism. His works, such as the "Rawdhah al-Muhibbin" (Garden of the Lovers), explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 14th century, Roham Bayezid (1360-1403 AD) was a powerful Ottoman sultan who ruled from 1389 to 1402. He was known for his military campaigns and conquests, which significantly expanded the Ottoman Empire's territories in the Balkans and Anatolia.
Moving forward in time, Roham Khan (1707-1772 AD) was a renowned Afghan ruler and military commander who played a crucial role in the formation of the Durrani Empire in the 18th century. He is celebrated for his military victories and his efforts to unify the Afghan tribes under a single banner.
More recently, Roham Alvandi (born 1982) is a British-Iranian historian and academic, known for his work on the history of the Middle East and his contributions to the study of the Cold War and its impact on the region.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Roham, a name with rich cultural and linguistic roots that continue to resonate across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roham over time
The chart below shows babies named Roham registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Roham, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roham by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roham 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 | #4299 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3755 | 13 | 3 |
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Names similar to Roham
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Roham: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roham in the UK right now?
In 2021, Roham was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Roham most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Roham in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roham?
Masculine name of Persian origin meaning "soul", "spirit", or "path".
How many people are called Roham in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Roham across the 5 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.