Ilham
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ilham first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 22 babies have been named Ilham in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ilham is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,247 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,247
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Ilham is also used as a girl name, ranked #8307.
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About the Name Ilham
Ilham is a boy name .
Is Ilham a boy or girl name? Ilham is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,247 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,307. Ilham is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ilham is currently ranked #12,247 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ilham include Ilh, Ily, Ilie, and Ilhkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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