Will my child share the name Irem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Irem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Irem in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Irem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Irem is rising: up 683 places since 2014, to #4,001 in 2019. Its best recorded position was #1,584 in 2008.

Is Irem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Irem 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 Irem a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Irem

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Irem is a distinctive choice, ranked #4001 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Irem in their class.

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UK Rank 2019

#4001

About the Name Irem

Irem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1056 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1584 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

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