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Ghulam

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ghulam: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.

Ghulam is an Arabic name meaning "servant" or "young man," often used in compound forms such as Ghulam Muhammad ("servant of Muhammad") to express devotion. It has been borne by notable figures including Ghulam Ishaq Khan, president of Pakistan from 1988 to 1993, and the legendary ghazal singer Ghulam Ali, whose soulful voice has enchanted audiences for decades. While no major places directly share the name, the root "ghulam" appears across the Muslim world in personal and place names that honour service to God. In Scotland, where diverse names have become more common, Ghulam represents a meaningful choice rooted in Islamic tradition

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20103 babies
Latest (2010)
#6383 babies
Total births
3since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).