Ahlam
Every Ahlam since 1977 — 1,074 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ahlam
Ahlam is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,357 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,074 American babies have been named Ahlam. Its peak came in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ahlam stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ahlam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,357 |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,015 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,835 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,112 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,094 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,172 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,553 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,003 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,307 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,852 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,652 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,106 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,161 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,050 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,569 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,604 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,816 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,418 |
| 2007 | 29 | #4,948 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,130 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,536 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,773 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,582 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,135 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,326 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,794 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,962 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,550 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,034 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,405 |
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Famous people named Ahlam
- Ahlam Mosteghanemi Writer · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ahlam in 2025?
Ahlam ranked #4,357 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ahlam?
1,074 babies have been named Ahlam in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ahlam most popular?
Ahlam peaked in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Ahlam a boy or girl name?
Ahlam is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ahlam rising or falling?
Ahlam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ahlam?
Well-known people named Ahlam include Ahlam Mosteghanemi (writer).