Abirami
Meaninga name of the goddess · Tamil
Abirami is an Indian girl name meaning “a name of the goddess”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Abirami has the name Ira hiding inside it.
- GenerationAbirami peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Abirami you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- HistoryAbirami first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2000–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abirami
Abirami is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “a name of the goddess”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Abirami
What does the name Abirami mean?
Abirami means “a name of the goddess” and comes from Tamil. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Athena (“Greek goddess of wisdom”), Thea (“goddess”), Minerva (“Roman goddess of wisdom”) and Uma (“name of goddess Parvati”).
What is the origin of the name Abirami?
Abirami is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tamil. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Abirami a boy or girl name?
Abirami is a girl name.
How popular is the name Abirami?
Abirami is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2015. It peaked at #11,020 in 2001, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Abirami?
If you like Abirami, you might also like Athena, Thea, Minerva and Uma.
What should I know before naming my baby Abirami?
Abirami is an Indian girl name meaning “a name of the goddess”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.