Rising since 1985, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Adham since 1979
Babies named Adham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 270 |
| 2010s | 286 |
| 2020s | 166 |
Meaning & origin
Adham is a distinct Arabic name that has seen consistent but low-level use in the United States. First appearing in Social Security records in 1979, it reached its peak popularity in 2014. As of 2025, it ranks 3,583, with approximately 1 in every 55,099 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has been gradually rising since 1985, reflecting growing familiarity with diverse naming traditions. Adham remains most common among families in Michigan, New York, and California, states with significant Arab American populations. Though closely related to the widely used Adam, Adham retains a unique sound and cultural resonance, appealing to parents seeking a name with Islamic heritage that is both recognizable and uncommon in the broader U.S. context.
Adham is an Arabic name derived from the root 'adhm', meaning 'black' or 'dark', often used to describe the black color of fertile earth. It is a variant of Adam, the name of the first prophet in Islam, which shares the same Semitic root for 'earth' or 'ground'. The name appears in Arabic literature and is occasionally used in the Islamic world, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.
Where Adham is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adham” around the world
Where Adham lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Adi, Ham
Sibling names for Adham
Names that share Adham's style, for a brother or sister.
