Arham is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #348 in 2022 with 122 recorded births. This places Arham in the top 6% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 238 births ranking #212. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 2,331 boys born was named Arham. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Arham is an Arabic name linked with mercy and compassion, often explained as meaning "more merciful" or "most merciful". It has a gentle sound and a strongly positive meaning.
The name is especially familiar in Muslim communities, including South Asian naming traditions. Its popularity reflects both its pleasing sound and its connection with an admired moral quality.