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Siham

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningarrows · Arabic

Siham is an Arabic girl name meaning “arrows”. 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.

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  • GenerationSiham peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Siham you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Siham would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 84,746 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySiham first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Sihams? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #835 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Siham

US births per million girls, 1986–2025

013.527198620002025

Most popular states (2025)

MN rank #835

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Siham

Siham is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “arrows”. 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 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Siham

What does the name Siham mean?

Siham means “arrows” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Siham?

Siham is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Siham a boy or girl name?

Siham is a girl name. In 2025, 19 US girls were named Siham.

How popular is the name Siham?

Siham ranked #6,116 for US girls in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #3,346. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,947 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Siham?

Siham is an Arabic girl name meaning “arrows”. 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.