Ikram

♂ Boy

Pronounced ik-RAHM /ɪkˈrɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ikram, meaning 'honor,' 'hospitality,' and 'generosity,' from the root k-r-m ('to be noble or generous'). A warm virtue name, noted here respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gracious Arabic name: Ikram means 'honor; hospitality; generosity' (said 'ik-RAHM'). Warm and noble.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Ikram, meaning 'honor,' 'hospitality,' and 'generosity,' from the root k-r-m ('to be noble or generous'). A warm virtue name, noted here respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#12962 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

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

Ikram is an Arabic name meaning 'honor,' 'hospitality,' and 'generosity,' from the root k-r-m, 'to be noble or generous.' A cherished virtue name across Arabic-speaking communities, it reads as warm and dignified and is noted here respectfully (said 'ik-RAHM').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, heritage-rooted, and gracious.

Did you know? Ikram is an Arabic virtue name meaning 'honor; hospitality; generosity,' from a root for nobility. Warm and gracious, noted respectfully (said 'ik-RAHM').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Ikram — Arabic 'honor; hospitality; generosity'; noted respectfully

Variations

EkramIkraam

Nicknames

IkkiRam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ikram mean?

Ikram is an Arabic name meaning 'honor,' 'hospitality,' and 'generosity,' from a root for nobility.

How do you pronounce Ikram?

It's said ik-RAHM /ɪkˈrɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ikram a boy or girl name?

Ikram is used here as a boy's name, though it is also given to girls.

How popular is Ikram?

Ikram is a rare name in the U.S.