Airam is of Basque origin, meaning "from the sea". It is a unisex given name, traditionally more common among males but also used for females. The name gained popularity in the Basque Country and has since spread to other regions, particularly in Spain and Latin America.
The name Airam experienced a steady increase in popularity from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, with a significant spike occurring around the year 2000. However, after peaking in 2007 and 2008 with 39 births each year, the popularity of the name began to fluctuate, showing no clear upward or downward trend over the following years.