boy's name
Ghulam
goo-LAHM (Urdu)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 260
Ghulam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Ghulam is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ghulam Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Ghulam?
In 2025, Ghulam was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Ghulam Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ghulam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ghulam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ghulam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ghulam
- Urdu goo-LAHM
Sibling Names for Ghulam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ghulam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ghulam
How popular is the name Ghulam?
In 2025, Ghulam was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Ghulam a girl's or a boy's name?
Ghulam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ghulam?
Ghulam has 2 syllables.
When was Ghulam most popular?
Ghulam peaked in 2008, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Ghulam a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ghulam currently ranks #5,068 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.