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Arhaam

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-HAHM /ɑːrˈhɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic root r-h-m of Rahim ('merciful; compassionate'); Arhaam relates to 'mercies; compassion; kinship.' Ar-Rahim ('the Most Merciful') is one of the names of God.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Arabic name: Arhaam relates to 'mercy, compassion' (said 'ar-HAHM'). Soft and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic root r-h-m of Rahim ('merciful; compassionate'); Arhaam relates to 'mercies; compassion; kinship.' Ar-Rahim ('the Most Merciful') is one of the names of God.
U.S. rank (2023)#10915 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arhaam draws on the Arabic root of Rahim, 'merciful; compassionate,' carrying 'mercies; compassion; kinship.' It echoes Ar-Rahim, one of the names of God. Rare in the U.S. (said 'ar-HAHM').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, tender, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Arhaam comes from the Arabic root of Rahim ('merciful') -- so it carries 'mercies; compassion' -- and echoes Ar-Rahim, 'the Most Merciful,' a name of God (said 'ar-HAHM').
Overall data confidence 44%
References -- Arhaam — Arabic; root of Rahim; 'mercy, compassion'; Ar-Rahim

Variations

ArhamArhamErhaam

Nicknames

ArHaam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arhaam mean?

Arhaam comes from the Arabic root of Rahim, 'merciful,' carrying 'mercies; compassion' -- echoing Ar-Rahim, a name of God.

How do you pronounce Arhaam?

It's said ar-HAHM /ɑːrˈhɑːm/ -- two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Arhaam a boy or girl name?

Arhaam is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Arhaam?

Arhaam is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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