Ilham

Ilham is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning “Inspiration.” In 2024 it was given to 13 babies in the United States.

Ilham at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Inspiration”

About the name Ilham

Ilham belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Inspiration” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ilham first appears in Social Security records in 1995 and has been given to 277 babies since 1880, including 13 in 2024.

Ilham in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Babies named Ilham in 2024
13
Total since 1880
277

Ilham in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Ilham in 2025
22
Total since 1996
318

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilham mean?

Ilham means “Inspiration” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ilham a boy or girl name?

Ilham is a unisex name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ilham?

Ilham comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Ilham?

Ilham is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1995 and has been given to 277 babies since 1880.

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