Arham Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arham is an Arabic name meaning 'mercy' or 'compassion'. It has evolved through various forms in Arabic, Urdu, and Persian. The name embodies traits of kindness and benevolence, with no direct biblical relevance. It has become increasingly popular in modern times, especially in Muslim cultures.
The name Arham is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arham has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arham' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4052nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1349th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arham' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arham"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːr.həm/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Arham is derived from the Arabic root 'rahm', which means 'mercy' or 'compassion'. It is often associated with qualities of kindness and benevolence.
Meaning
mercy, compassion
Language Evolution
Arham (Arabic), Arham (Urdu), Arham (Persian)
Historical Usage
The name Arham has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among Muslim communities, due to its positive connotations and beautiful meaning.
Variants & Derivatives
Arhaman, Arhama, Arheem
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arham is viewed positively, associated with traits of kindness and compassion, making it a favored choice among parents naming their children.
Famous People
Arham Zafar (Pakistani actor), Arham Mahmud (Notable figure in Arabic literature)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arham"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arham"
"Arham" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4052nd of 24088 | 352 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1349th of 23106 | 1,649 |
Regional Popularity of "Arham" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.75% 2417th/4582 |
38.77% 2002nd/5164 |
48.68% 3560th/7313 |
54.62% 4076th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.76% 1385th/3984 |
14.15% 635th/4487 |
22.81% 1556th/6822 |
24.71% 1551st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arham" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arham"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arham" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.