Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Roham

Name: Popularity of the name Roham in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Roham, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Rohham is a notable Iranian paladin and hero in the Persian epic Shahnameh. He is a prominent member of the House of Goudarz, characterized by his loyalty and military prowess during the reigns of Kay Kavus and Kay Khosrow.

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#7,764 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2012

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#7764

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Roham

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The name Rohham (or Rohām ) is analyzed in Avestan contexts. According to some interpretations, it is derived from Raohāma- or related to the concept of "Majestic Wine" or "Wine of Excellence." In modern Persian folklore, it is also associated with a legendary bird. [ citation needed ]

The Story of Roham

Roham first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 10 Rohams were born — ranking #7,764 that year. As of 2026, Roham ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Rohams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Roham

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

Raheem
Rahim
Rehome
Earlham
Raham
Rehung
Rhythm
Rythm
Roten
Wroten
Roton
Rotan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roham

What does the name Roham mean?

How popular is Roham in 2026?

In 2026, Roham ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Roham most popular?

Roham reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #7,764 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Roham a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Roham is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Roham?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roham include Zora, Hershey, Vasile. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roham

Roham is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Roham's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #7,764. Use the chart and map above to compare Roham's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.