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Elham

♂ Boy

Pronounced el-HAHM /ɛlˈhɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Persian ilham, 'inspiration; divine revelation, intuition'; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Inspiration; divine revelation: Elham is Persian for 'inspiration'. Lyrical, cultural, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'el-HAHM').
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom Arabic/Persian ilham, 'inspiration; divine revelation, intuition'; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#6241 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092024

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

Elham comes from Arabic/Persian ilham, 'inspiration; divine revelation, intuition' (the sudden gift of insight). A lyrical, cultural name across the Persian and Arab worlds, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Eli).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Arab families. Rare, inspiration-and-revelation at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Elham means 'inspiration; divine revelation, intuition' in Arabic and Persian — a lyrical, cultural name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'el-HAHM').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ilham — Persian/Arabic etymology

Variations

IlhamElhaam

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elham mean?

Elham is Persian/Arabic for 'inspiration; divine revelation, intuition'.

How do you pronounce Elham?

It's said el-HAHM /ɛlˈhɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elham a boy or girl name?

Elham is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Elham?

Elham is a rare name in the U.S.

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