Arham

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Pronounced AR-hum /ˈɑːr.həm/High

Meaning: Most merciful; most compassionate; from Arabic Arham (most compassionate), the superlative of rahim (merciful)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name meaning 'most merciful' or 'most compassionate,' the superlative form of rahim (merciful). Ar-Rahim (The Most Merciful) is one of the 99 Names of Allah, making Arham a name of profound Islamic spiritual significance.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningMost merciful; most compassionate; from Arabic Arham (most compassionate), the superlative of rahim (merciful)

U.S. rank (2024)#1074 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births202 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,006

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Arham derives from Arabic arham, the superlative form of rahim (merciful, compassionate), from the root r-h-m (mercy, compassion, womb). The same root gives Rahman and Rahim — two of Allah's most fundamental attributes.

Arham is used in South Asian Muslim and Arab communities. It ranked #1074 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The opening verse of the Quran (Al-Fatiha) describes God as 'Al-Rahman Al-Rahim' — The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. Both Rahman and Rahim share the same Arabic root r-h-m (compassion, mercy), and Arham ('most merciful') is the superlative of this entire root.

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ArhemErham

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arham mean?

Arham means 'most merciful' or 'most compassionate' in Arabic, the superlative of rahim (merciful). It shares the root of the Quranic attributes Al-Rahman and Al-Rahim.

How do you pronounce Arham?

It's said AR-hum — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arham a boy or girl name?

Arham is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Arham?

Arham ranked #1074 for U.S. boys in 2024.