How Many People Are Named Ahlam?

Complete statistics for the name Ahlam: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ahlam
Very Rare
Arabic

Ahlam means 'dream' in Arabic, making it a name rich with aspirations. Only 1,030 people named Ahlam live in the US today, which is just 1 in 320,393 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 77%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.

~1,030
Living in US
1 in 320,393
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dream
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Aspirational Hopeful Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success, indicating that those named Ahlam might thrive in leadership roles and financial endeavors.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

343,466
Worldwide Bearers
#3,037
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
94,519
🇾🇪 Yemen
66,416
🇪🇬 Egypt
33,682
🇲🇦 Morocco
31,254
🇸🇩 Sudan
25,979
🇯🇴 Jordan
19,660
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
14,862
🇵🇸 Palestine
10,532
🇩🇿 Algeria
8,855
🇱🇾 Libya
4,958

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,030 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
803
Would be under 30 (77%)
239
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,042 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ahlam Through the Generations

Ahlam has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 54 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. With an average age of 19, it's clear that Ahlam is predominantly embraced by younger generations, with 803 out of 1,030 individuals being under 30. This trend suggests that Ahlam is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, positioning it as a name for the future.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 165
New York 27
California 22
Ohio 20
Washington 6
Colorado 5

✨ Similar Names to Ahlam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ahlam's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ahlam

How Many People Have the Name Ahlam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,030 people in the United States currently share the name Ahlam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 320,393 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ahlam a Common or Rare Name?

Ahlam is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ahlam Mean?

Ahlam means "dream" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ahlam in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ahlam Most Popular?

The name Ahlam reached peak popularity in 2024, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ahlam?

Approximately 1,030 people named Ahlam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,042. That works out to roughly 1 in 320,393 Americans.

Is Ahlam a rare name?

Ahlam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 320,393 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ahlam mean?

Ahlam means "dream" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ahlam more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ahlam are male and 100% are female.

When was Ahlam most popular?

Ahlam peaked in 2024 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,030
All-Time Births1,042
1 in X1 in 320,393
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2024
World Rank#3,037
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.