Soham
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God has heard, told by God
Origin: Hebrew (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #4124 in 2025 with 26 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Sham, meaning god has heard, told by god.
Similar names: sham, shama, shammah, soha, seham, shahm, shamai, shamia
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Soham? About 1 in 128,019 babies born in 2025 were named Soham, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Soham
What does the name Soham mean?
Soham means “God has heard, told by God” from Hebrew (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Soham?
Soham has Hebrew (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “God has heard, told by God”.
How popular is Soham?
Soham ranked #4050 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Soham most popular?
Soham peaked in 2010 with 69 babies registered that year.
Is Soham a boy or girl name?
Soham is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Sohams in registered births are male.
Is the name Soham rising or falling in popularity?
Soham has risen 1763 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5813 in 2020 to #4050 in 2025.
How long has Soham been recorded?
Soham appears in birth records across 33 years — from 1992 through 2025.