The nameSihem

Sihem is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "arrows". It has been given in France since the 1970s.

Meaning

Sihem comes from the Arabic siham, plural of sahm, "arrow".

Origin

Arabic, especially Tunisian and Algerian. It is also spelled Siham.

History

Sihem has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Sihem

Sihem in France

753rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (90 births)
3,000babies named Sihem in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sihem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 735 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Sihem. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Sihem in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 48 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sihem mean?

Sihem comes from the Arabic siham, plural of sahm, "arrow".

What is the origin of the name Sihem?

Arabic, especially Tunisian and Algerian. It is also spelled Siham.

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

Sihem is a girl's name.