Ikram
Meaninghonor, generosity · Arabic
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,434 in 2008
5 babies were named Ikram in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,800 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1997–2025
US births per million boys, 2007–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ikram you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ikram, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ikram would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIkram first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #5,434.
- Then vs nowIkram was 3.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendIkram has slipped 2,800 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Ikram means “honor, generosity”.
About the name Ikram
Ikram is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “honor, generosity”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ram”. US birth records list Ikram for girls from 1997 to 2025, in 28 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #5,434 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.2 | 240,000 girls |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,406 girls |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 137,552 girls |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 431,034 boys |
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Ikram
What does the name Ikram mean?
Ikram means “honor, generosity” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Ikram?
Ikram has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Ikram a boy or girl name?
Ikram is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ikram?
Ikram ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#5,434).