Khurram
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 40 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Khurram, you're looking at a name that fewer than 40 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Khurram a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Khurram is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khurram is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin (via Persian and Urdu), meaning 'cheerful,' 'happy,' or 'joyful.' It is a name with a long history in South Asian Muslim communities, carried by Mughal emperors and poets.
Most famously, Khurram was the birth name of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal. In the U.S., the name is used primarily by Pakistani and North Indian families, carrying centuries of cultural resonance in its four syllables.
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In the American context, Khurram is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1978–1996). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 40 total births, Khurram exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khurram has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | — |
| 1980s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 7 | — |
The Story of Khurram
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1978, Khurram is a Gen X staple. Boys named Khurram are most likely born between 1978 and 1988.
How rare is Khurram?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khurram is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1980s with 17 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1978–1996)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | #8513 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8952 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8863 |
| 1989 | 6 | #7471 |
| 1982 | 5 | #6900 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5924 |
| 1978 | 7 | #4808 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–1996