The nameIkram

Ikram is a name of Arabic origin meaning "honour, generosity". Mostly for girls in France, it is also given to boys.

Meaning

Ikram comes from the Arabic ikram, "honour, respect, generosity".

Origin

Arabic.

History

Ikram appeared in France in the early 1970s and has been given steadily since the 2000s.

Popularity of the name Ikram

Ikram in France

1622ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2004peak year (100 births)
2,865babies named Ikram in France since 1900
050100 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ikram was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 845 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Ikram. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Ikram in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 52 births a year on average, against 75 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ikram mean?

Ikram comes from the Arabic ikram, "honour, respect, generosity".

What is the origin of the name Ikram?

Arabic.

Is Ikram a girl's or a boy's name?

Ikram is a girl's name.