Alam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Alam means 'world' or 'universe' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Alam
Alam is a male given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'alam', which means 'world' or 'universe'. The name signifies the vastness and all-encompassing nature of the world. It can also be interpreted as a representation of one's connection to the larger universe and the knowledge and wisdom it holds. Overall, Alam is a meaningful and deeply rooted name with a strong Arabic heritage.
Popularity of the Name Alam
The popularity for the name Alam peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 19 births, which ranked number 9,769 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Alam had the most male births in 2000 with 19, which ranked number 4,066 out of 12,118 male names. The number of births for the name Alam has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 15 births, an increase of 200.00%. Among males, Alam has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 15 births, an increase of 200.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alam
- 20 Year Trend of Alam: 87.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Alam: 200.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alam: 200.00%
Popularity of Alam by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Alam. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Alam in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Alam is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Alam
- Total Births of Alam: 17 (11.61%)
- Male Births of Alam: 17 (11.61%)
Given the upward trend of Alam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.61% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. Male births for Alam have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 17 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.61%.