The nameAhlem
Ahlem is an Arabic girl's name, given in France mostly in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic ahlam, "dreams".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa.
History
Found in France since 1965, Ahlem peaked in the early 1980s and had a slight revival in the 2010s.
Famous people named Ahlem
- Ahlam Mosteghanemi, Algerian novelist
Popularity of the name Ahlem
Ahlem in France
3117thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1983peak year (60 births)
1,425babies named Ahlem in France since 1900
Ahlem was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 435 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Ahlem. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Ahlem in France were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ahlem mean?
It comes from the Arabic ahlam, "dreams".
What is the origin of the name Ahlem?
Arabic, common in North Africa.
Is Ahlem a girl's or a boy's name?
Ahlem is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Ahlem?
Ahlam Mosteghanemi, Algerian novelist.