Iram is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Iram in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
About the Name Iram
Iram has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1206 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #441 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Iram is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Iram
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Iram per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Iram in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Iram has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1206 places in the last five years. Its peak was #441 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Iram 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.
Iram does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Irams in the wild.
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UK babies named Iram (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1206 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Iram
Likely around 1 other Iram in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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