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Iram

Girl name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Iram: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1983.

Of Arabic origin, Iram means “garden” or “heavenly paradise,” appearing in the Quran as the legendary city of Iram of the Pillars, a lost, opulent settlement. Though rare in the West, the name carries a sense of ancient mystique and natural beauty. No widely known famous bearers feature in modern records, but Iram is sometimes associated with Iram, a village in Pakistan, which shares the same root. A notable variant is Eram, used in Persian and Urdu contexts, while the name’s connection to lush gardens makes it a poetic choice for parents drawn to nature-inspired names with deep cultural roots.