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Ilham
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How to Pronounce Ilham
Pronounced il-HAHM /ɪlˈhɑm/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic ilham, 'inspiration; intuition; a flash of insight; revelation'Low
In 30 seconds: Inspiration; intuition; revelation: Ilham is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'il-HAHM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic ilham, 'inspiration; intuition; a flash of insight; revelation'
U.S. rank (2025)#6645 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 255
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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
Ilham comes from the Arabic ilham, 'inspiration; intuition; a flash of insight; revelation'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'il-HAHM').
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, inspiration at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Ilham means 'inspiration; intuition; a flash of insight; revelation' in Arabic — a lyrical, classic name (said 'il-HAHM').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ilham — Arabic etymology
Variations
IlhaamElham
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ilham mean?
Ilham is Arabic for 'inspiration; intuition; revelation'.
How do you pronounce Ilham?
It's said il-HAHM /ɪlˈhɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ilham a boy or girl name?
Ilham is a girl's name.
How popular is Ilham?
Ilham is a very rare name in the U.S.