Iram vs Sahib

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iram

Boy #3,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of pillars, brightness"

Origin: Arabic/Quranic

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Arab South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,191
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Sahib

Boy #3,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Indian Pakistani Arabic Punjabi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,387
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iram Rank #3,191
Sahib Rank #3,387

Iram is more popular, ranked #3191 vs #3387 for Sahib.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iram ___

  • Iram Ali
  • Iram Muhammad
  • Iram Hassan
  • Iram Abdullah
  • Iram Bilal
  • Iram Usman

Sahib ___

  • Sahib Singh
  • Sahib Khan
  • Sahib Ahmed
  • Sahib Ali
  • Sahib Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iram

Maryam Zainab Omar Fatima Hasan

If you choose Sahib

Arjun Gurpreet Amara Simran Kaveh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iram or Sahib more popular?

Iram is more popular, ranked #3191 compared to Sahib at #3387 in the United States.

What do Iram and Sahib mean?

Iram means "city of pillars, brightness" (Arabic/Quranic origin). Sahib means "companion, friend" (Arabic origin).

Are Iram and Sahib boy or girl names?

Iram is primarily a boy name. Sahib is primarily a boy name.

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