Alam vs Siraj

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
Nicknames
Al

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Siraj

Boy #3,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,587
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alam Rank #3,580
Siraj Rank #3,587

Alam is more popular, ranked #3580 vs #3587 for Siraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alam ___

  • Alam Hassan
  • Alam Ali
  • Alam Ibrahim
  • Alam Omar
  • Alam Yusuf
  • Alam Ahmed

Siraj ___

  • Siraj Muhammad
  • Siraj Ali
  • Siraj Omar
  • Siraj Hassan
  • Siraj Khalid
  • Siraj Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alam

Zaid Omar Ibrahim Fatima Layla

If you choose Siraj

Noor Zaid Amir Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alam or Siraj more popular?

Alam is more popular, ranked #3580 compared to Siraj at #3587 in the United States.

What do Alam and Siraj mean?

Alam means "world, universe" (Arabic origin). Siraj means "lamp, light" (Arabic origin).

Are Alam and Siraj boy or girl names?

Alam is primarily a boy name. Siraj is primarily a boy name.

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