Iram

Iram - A very unique male name

Iram appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #3192. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Iram and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Iram? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Iram. The baby boy name Iram was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4006 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Iram peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1881.

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Iram is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Iram is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,727 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,727.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Iram is where you live.

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Iram origin and meaning

Arabic / Urdu (also a legendary city)

Uncertain — Iram is the legendary lost city of Iram of the Pillars in Arabian tradition; as a personal name (more often feminine) its intended derivation is not settled

Iram names the fabled city of Iram of the Pillars, mentioned in the Quran. As a US boy's name since 1990, peaking in 2003, it is rarer than its feminine use and its derivation as a personal name is not documented.

Origin uncertain

Iram is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Iram, pop culture references for the name Iram and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Iram

We've found the following names that sound similar to Iram, sorted by popularity.

Irwin / Iran / Irineo / Irene / Irma /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Iram

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Iram a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Iram?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ih-RAHM · /ɪˈrɑːm/
Stress and vowel vary by family.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Eram — Alternative transliteration.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalPlace name

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Iram for a name steeped in Arabian legend, in two compact syllables.

Worth knowing

• More often a girl's name — expect gender assumptions.
• The lost-city legend involves destruction; know the story you are choosing.