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Alam vs Arish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alam

Boy #3,580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, universe"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Persian Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,580
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Arish

Boy #3,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne; canopy of palm fronds"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,436
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alam Rank #3,580
Arish Rank #3,436

Arish is more popular, ranked #3436 vs #3580 for Alam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alam or Arish more popular?

Arish is more popular, ranked #3436 compared to Alam at #3580 in the United States.

What do Alam and Arish mean?

Alam means "world, universe" (Arabic origin). Arish means "throne; canopy of palm fronds" (Arabic origin).

Are Alam and Arish boy or girl names?

Alam is primarily a boy name. Arish is primarily a boy name.

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