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Irum

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Irum: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1995.

Irum is a name of Persian and Urdu origin, meaning “paradise,” “heavenly,” or “a garden in heaven.” It is the name of the legendary, opulent garden of Irum referenced in the Quran and Persian poetry, often symbolising beauty and bliss. In its Persian root, it is closely tied to the concept of divine, untouched paradise. There are no widely known historical or celebrity bearers of the name Irum, and it has no direct place-name connections. However, the name enjoys quiet popularity in South Asian and Muslim communities, including within Scotland, where it represents a serene, spiritual choice that evokes nature and tranquillity without being overly common. A notable variant is Irem, which is used in Turkish and Arabic contexts.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19953 babies
Latest (2022)
#7603 babies
Total births
6since 1995
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1995 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).