unisex name
Ilham
il-HAHM (Arabic)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 3,684
Ilham is a unisex name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 28 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2005, when 100 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 11,790 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ilham Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 335 |
| 1980s | 655 |
| 1990s | 515 |
| 2000s | 765 |
| 2010s | 445 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 270 |
How Popular Is Ilham?
In 2025, Ilham was given to 50 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Ilham Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ilham
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ilham Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ilham over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ilham
- Arabic il-HAHM
Sibling Names for Ilham
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ilham — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ilham
How popular is the name Ilham?
In 2025, Ilham was given to 50 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Ilham a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilham is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ilham?
Ilham has 2 syllables.
When was Ilham most popular?
Ilham peaked in 2005, when 100 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ilham a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ilham currently ranks #1,239 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.