Honor, hospitality, or generosity
Derived from the Arabic root k-r-m, Ikram signifies the act of honoring or showing hospitality. It is a gender-neutral name in many cultures but is frequently used for girls in the United States, embodying the virtues of kindness and respect.
About 5 girls were named Ikram in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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