Soham

Soham - A very unique male name

Soham appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #2740. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Soham and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Soham? 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 Soham. The baby boy name Soham was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3346 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Soham peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 1722.

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Soham is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Soham is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,965 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,965.

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 Soham is where you live.

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Soham origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From the Sanskrit mantra so'ham, 'I am That' — 'That' being ultimate reality — a meditation phrase of Hindu philosophy

Soham is one of the great mantras of Hindu thought, the sound of the breath itself saying 'I am That'. As a given name in India it carries that philosophical depth. Its US use, from 2000, is diaspora-based and small, with a peak in 2012.

Attested etymology

Soham is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Soham

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

Sean / Shawn / Shane / Sam / Shaun / Simon / Shannon / Sammy / Sammie / Sonny /

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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 Soham

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 Soham 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 Soham?

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

soh-HAHM · /soʊˈhɑm/
Readings split between soh-HAHM and a flatter SOH-hum in English.

Around the world

• Soham (Hindi) — The same name and mantra in Hindi and other Indian languages

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Soham is a name that is also a meditation — two syllables containing a whole philosophy of identity. Families choose it for spiritual depth in a compact, modern-feeling form.

Worth knowing

• As a living mantra the name carries religious-philosophical weight that deserves understanding, not just admiration.
• Pronunciation and the h will be dropped or misplaced by many English speakers (Soam, Sohan — the latter a different name).