Elham

Elham is a unisex name of Persian origin meaning “inspiration.” In 2024 it was given to 19 babies in the United States.

Elham at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“inspiration”

About the name Elham

Elham belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “inspiration” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Elham first appears in Social Security records in 1974 and has been given to 427 babies since 1880, including 19 in 2024.

Elham in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Babies named Elham in 2024
19
Total since 1880
427

Elham in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Elham in 2025
13
Total since 1996
213

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elham mean?

Elham means “inspiration” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Elham a boy or girl name?

Elham is a unisex name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elham?

Elham comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Elham?

Elham is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1974 and has been given to 427 babies since 1880.

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