Roham

Persian — Associated with heroism
Persian origin · Boy name
97% boys3% girls
#8178US 2022
10Births / yr
Stable
11All-time births
📅 Since 201200
How to pronounce Roham
ROH·HAM
/ˈroʊ.ˈhæm/ · stress on ROH · 2 syllables
Persian
Associated with heroism · Persian origin

What does Roham mean and where does it come from?

Roham is a Persian name associated with heroism, derived from the stories of the mythical hero Rostam in Iranian literature. The name signifies bravery and valor. Roham can often be found in literature and folklore, popular among Persian-speaking communities and is sometimes chosen by parents seekin

Cultural significance
Roham has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Persian-speaking communities, where it reflects values of persian.
Peak popularity
Reached #12219 in 2012 — currently #8178 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Roham?

Roham works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Roham Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Roham Rose
Floral · soft ending
Roham Mae
Sweet · timeless
Roham Claire
French influence · crisp
Roham Jane
Literary · strong
Roham Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Roham right now?

Stable — currently #8178 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20222022#8178 · Top 6.0%
2022
YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2022#817810

The story of Roham

Roham is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2012. With 11 total births recorded, Roham remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Roham in 2012:

💎Roham has only 11 total recorded births since 2012 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Roham?

Common
RohRohieRohy

Common questions about the name Roham

What does the name Roham mean?
Roham means "Persian" — a name rooted in Persian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Roham?
Roham is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Roham have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Roham?
Roham originates from Persian tradition. Persian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Roham?
Roham is a two-syllable name pronounced R OW1 HH AE1 M. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Roham trending right now?
Roham is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.