Adham
Adham is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Dark-skinned, black, or dark green; historically used to describe dark-colored horses.
Origin and history
Adham is a classic Arabic male name meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'black', historically associated with purebred horses. It is relatively uncommon in the United States, given to fewer than a thousand boys since 1880, but maintains consistent usage within Arabic-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
942 babies in the United States have been named Adham since 1880. It ranks #3737 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1761.
States where it is most popular
- NY (56.7 %)
- CA (22.4 %)
- NJ (9.4 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 270 |
| 2010-2019 | 286 |
| 2020-2029 | 166 |
Famous people named Adham
- Adham Faramawy: Artist
Fun facts
- In classical Arabic literature, 'adham' is often used as a descriptive epithet for a dark or black horse.
- Ibrahim ibn Adham was an 8th-century prince who renounced his throne to become an ascetic Sufi saint.