Ahlam: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Ahlam – Meaning: 'dreams' (Arabic plural of dream) – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-LAHM


Ahlam is an Arabic girl's name meaning “'dreams' (Arabic plural of dream)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Ahlam

Meaning: 'dreams' (Arabic plural of dream).

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Often glossed as 'pleasant dreams.' Actually: The name itself just means 'dreams' — 'pleasant' isn't part of the word, though it's a natural association people add.

How to Pronounce Ahlam

Phonetic: ah-LAHM   IPA: /æħˈlæːm/

Popularity of Ahlam

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1977–2024.

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