Adham
Meaningblack, dark · Arabic
Adham is an Arabic boy name meaning “black, dark”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Adham and you get Ahmad. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationAdham peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Adham you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adham would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 55,249 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAdham first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Adhams? Head to Michigan, where it's the #905 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Adham
Adham is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “black, dark”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Adham
What does the name Adham mean?
Adham means “black, dark” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Jett (“jet black”), Cole (“coal-black”), Jet (“black gemstone”) and Krish (“dark, black”).
What is the origin of the name Adham?
Adham is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Adham a boy or girl name?
Adham is a boy name. In 2025, 31 US boys were named Adham.
How popular is the name Adham?
Adham ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2002, when it reached #2,470. Over the last five years it has climbed 558 places.
What names are similar to Adham?
If you like Adham, you might also like Jett, Cole, Jet and Krish.
What should I know before naming my baby Adham?
Adham is an Arabic boy name meaning “black, dark”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.