Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Seham since 1983
Babies named Seham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Seham is an Arabic name meaning 'forgiveness,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1983. Despite never ranking in the national top 1000, it has a consistent presence, with its peak year in 2011. Since 2020, its usage has been rising, though it remains rare, with fewer than 1 in 1 million girls receiving the name in 2025. The name is most common in states with larger Arab-American communities, though not concentrated in any single state.
Seham is an Arabic name derived from the root s-h-m, associated with forgiveness and pardon. It is used in various Arabic-speaking communities, often as a feminine name. The name has seen moderate use in the United States since the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Siham
Sibling names for Seham
Names that share Seham's style, for a brother or sister.
