Iram
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Iram is an Arabic name associated with the meaning “garden of paradise”. It is a uncommon name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Iram
Iram is an intriguing Arabic name with multiple layers of meaning. It is famously associated with the legendary lost city of Iram of the Pillars, mentioned in the Quran as a paradisiacal ancient city. In this context, the name evokes imagery of a "garden of paradise" or "pillars."
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Gender Usage of the Name Iram
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Iram is considered a unisex name with a fairly balanced distribution between boys and girls. Current records show 42.16% male and 57.84% female bearers. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Iram
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Iram is listed under Uncommon Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 206K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 163K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 815K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Iram ranked #380 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #570 in 2024 — an improvement of 190 places. Iram maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #97 in 1996. Its lowest recorded position was #723 in 2020. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 343 places (from #723 to #380).
Name StyleMethodology
Iram is classified as Classic Unisex Names because it appears in 98% of available years and remains active today, averaging 19 births per year after a historical peak in 1996.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Vintage criteria, the Classic pattern is more strongly supported: activity across 98% of available years and continued recent use at 19 births per year. The competing Vintage pattern is supported by a decline to 10% of the historical peak followed by a 1.37x recent recovery, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 17 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Iram
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Unisex Names
- Starts with
- I — Unisex Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- m — Unisex Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Iram is a concise two-syllable name with an initial stress, offering a sharp and direct phonetic delivery. It is culturally tied to Iram of the Pillars, a legendary lost city referenced in the Quran. This association with a vanished, mythic location fosters a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Iram
Middle names used with IramMethodology
Iram is most frequently used with: Iram Mirza
Middle name suggestions for IramMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Iram is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Iram Leslie · Iram Lawson · Iram Lavern · Iram Layton · Iram Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Iram
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Unisex Names, Iram appears 2 times throughout the Bible. The two verses are:
- Old Testament - Genesis (GEN 36:43):
Magdiel, Iram; these are the Edomite chiefs, in their places in their heritage; this is Esau, the father of the Edomites.
- Old Testament - I Chronicles (1CH 1:54):
The chief of Magdiel, the chief of Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.
Names Similar to Iram
Spelled Like Iram Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Iran · Iraj · Irah
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Ivory · Ayomide · Aiman · View all 53 names
Rhymes With Iram Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Tatum · Salem · Shalom · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Taylor · Jamie · Leslie · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Iram in ASL
- I
- r
- a
- m
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