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Ilham
UnisexMeaning of Ilham: Arabic: 'inspiration' or 'intuition'
Ilham is a unisex name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4570th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 2115th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#4570
28 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2115
13 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
305
First recorded 1995 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
11% boys · 89% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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