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👧As Girl Name

2012

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8980

Peak Rank

52

Total Count

8

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

2009

First Year

2009

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#12490

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## The Story of Haram

### As a girl name

Haram first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2012, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 11 Harams were born — ranking #8,980 that year. As of 2026, Haram ranks #13,427 for girls with 6 births, rising sharply (+22% over the past five years). In total, more than 52 Harams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Haram first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 5 Harams were born — ranking #12,490 that year. As of 2026, Haram ranks #12,490 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Harams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Haram

Phonetically similar names — useful when Haram is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Harem
* [Hiram](/hiram)
* [Haran](/haran)
* Harum
* Herem
* Harren
* Herum
* [Harron](/harron)
* Harran
* Horam
* Harring
* [Harim](/harim)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Haram

What does the name Haram mean?

Haram is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Haram in 2026?

In 2026, Haram ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Haram most popular?

Haram reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,980 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Haram a unisex name?

Yes — Haram is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Harams assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Haram?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Haram include Holliday, Macrina, Gaela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧HollidayPeak #8980](/holliday)[👧MacrinaPeak #8980](/macrina)[👧GaelaPeak #8980](/gaela)[👧HollanPeak #8980](/hollan)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦AbdulazeemPeak #12490](/abdulazeem)[👦AdaePeak #12490](/adae)[👦AffaanPeak #12490](/affaan)[👦AhirPeak #12490](/ahir)

## About the name Haram 

Haram is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Haram's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,980\. Use the chart and map above to compare Haram's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2023 → ](/year/2023)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "H" → ](/letter/h)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.