Ikram

♀ Girl

Pronounced ik-RAHM /ɪkˈrɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic ikram, 'honor; generosity; hospitality; showing respect'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Honor; generosity; hospitality: Ikram is Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'ik-RAHM').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic ikram, 'honor; generosity; hospitality; showing respect'; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#9139 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 328

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 comes from the Arabic ikram, 'honor; generosity; hospitality; showing respect'; used for both sexes. A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'ik-RAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, honor-and-generosity at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ikram means 'honor; generosity; hospitality' in Arabic — a crisp, dignified name, used for both sexes (said 'ik-RAHM').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ikram — Arabic; unisex

Variations

IkraamEkram

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ikram mean?

Ikram is Arabic for 'honor; generosity; hospitality'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Ikram?

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

Is Ikram a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ikram?

Ikram is a very rare name in the U.S.