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Iram
BoyHebrew, Arabic· “meaning uncertain; Edomite chief in Genesis”
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; Edomite chief in Genesis (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hebrew, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- EE-rahm
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #5,962
- US babies 2025
- 15
- Best rank
- #2,875 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Iram
Iram is often said to mean “meaning uncertain; Edomite chief in Genesis”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Arabic roots.
Iram is a name whose meaning is uncertain, and it comes from two separate traditions. In Genesis, Iram is listed among the chiefs of Edom, descendants of Esau. In the Quran, Iram of the Pillars is an ancient city of great splendor destroyed for its people's pride, and later tradition pictured it as a garden city. In South Asian Muslim families, Iram is used as a given name linked to that Quranic place, often for girls. It is said EE-rahm, though English Bible readers may say EYE-ram. Irem is the Turkish form of the name.
Popularity over time
Iram first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,875 in 2003, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 38 were named Iram. In 2025, 15 babies were named Iram, and it ranked #5,962 nationally. That is 57% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,164 in 1980, #3,358 in 2000, #3,749 in 2010, and #5,962 in 2025. Of the 917 US boys named Iram since records began, 30% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 259 babies. Since 2010, 410 more have been named Iram.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Benzion, Zebedee, Aran, Ovidio, and Jehu.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Iram ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2727 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Iram over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Iram is usually pronounced EE-rahm, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with I and ends in “-am”.
Middle names for Iram
A few middle names that flow with Iram: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Iram
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iram mean?
Iram is often said to mean “meaning uncertain; Edomite chief in Genesis”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Iram?
Iram has Hebrew and Arabic roots. Iram is a name whose meaning is uncertain, and it comes from two separate traditions.
Is Iram a popular name?
Not especially. Iram ranked #5,962 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Iram a boy or girl name?
Iram is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Iram over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Iram?
Iram is usually pronounced EE-rahm. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings