Alam is of Arabic origin, meaning 'flag' or 'standard.' It's often used as a male given name and has been prominent among Muslims worldwide, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.
The name Alam experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. It started with a moderate 6 births in 1991 and reached its peak with 20 births in 2023, almost triple the initial number. The most notable spikes occurred between 1995 and 2000, with consistent high numbers until 2004. Since then, it has fluctuated but remained relatively stable, with an average of around 8-10 births per year until recently. Overall, there were a total of 316 babies named Alam from 1991 to 2023.