Total births
1,074
Girls' name · since 1977
Ahlam
Ahlam has 1,074 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3029
- among girls today
- 1,074
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
1,074 babies have been named Ahlam since 1977, making it today's #3029 girls' name.
Ahlam has 1,074 recorded births among girls since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3029 as of the latest data, more common than 83% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #3029 among girls today
- 1,074 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ahlam is currently the #3029 girls' name in America, more common than 83% of girls - 1,074 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3029
- among girls today
- 1,074
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Ahlam vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3029
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 83% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Ahlam was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
54 babies were named Ahlam in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Ahlam compares
1,074 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ahlam's all-time total is 181% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ahlam | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,074 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ahlam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ahlam's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ahlam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,029
Active since
1977
Ahlam popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Ahlam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ahlam's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Ahlam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s
1990s
162 births
- 2000s
2000s
197 births
- 2010s
2010s
359 births
- 2020s
2020s
228 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 359 births (33% of all-time use).
How Ahlam compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ahlam's total volume
Ahlam vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ahlam by state
Where Ahlam concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 174 | 16.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 27 | 2.5% |
| #3 | California | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 20 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Washington | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Ahlam's total US births 16.2%
Even split
174 of 1,074 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ahlam? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,074 babies named Ahlam. Today it holds rank #3029 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 54 births.
When was Ahlam most popular? ▼
Ahlam was most popular in the 2010s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Ahlam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ahlam are Minnesota (174 births), New York (27 births), California (22 births).
How long has the name Ahlam been used? ▼
Ahlam has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ahlam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ahlani, Ahliyah, Ahlana, Ahlaya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ahlam's data
- Ahlam's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (359 total births) through the 2020s (228) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Ahlams (174 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ahlam
Nearby Names Like Ahlam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ahlam
Ahlani Girl
#1375 1,085 births
Ahliyah Girl
289 births
Ahlana Girl
#12686 262 births
Ahlaya Girl
#9987 258 births
Ahlayah Girl
#8789 209 births
Compare Ahlam side by side: Ahlam vs Ahlani Ahlam vs Ahliyah Ahlam vs Ahlana
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ahlam: #3029 Girls' Name - 1,074 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ahlam. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ahlam draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.