Will my child share the name Ikram with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Ikram per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ikram in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ikram becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ikram is declining: down 828 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #786 in 2001.

Is Ikram a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ikram is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ikram a popular baby name in the United States?

Ikram does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ikram

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Ikram is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ikram in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ikram

Ikram has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 796 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #1106 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ikram is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ikram in their class.