Raam is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit, and means 'happiness' or 'pleasure'. It's a unisex name, popular among Hindu families, particularly those who follow the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it appears as the name of an ancient king. The name Raam is also significant in Islam, being one of the 99 names of Allah. It's often spelled Rama or Ram, and can be used independently or as part of compound names like RamaKrishna or Ramdas.
The name Raam experienced a significant surge in popularity from 2020 onwards, with a total of 88 births recorded over the span of 2009 to 2023.