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Aram

Boy name · Hebrew

Meaninghigh, exalted · Hebrew

US rank
#1,771
Syllables
2
Peak
#1,396 in 1922

91 babies were named Aram in the US in 2025. It has climbed 206 places in five years.

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US births per million boys, 1912–2025

035701912196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

CA rank #745

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

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A few things about Aram you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

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  • How commonAbout 1 in every 18,762 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aram, 91 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aram would very likely be the only one.
  • HistoryAram first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
  • Best yearIts best year was 1922, when it reached #1,396.
  • Then vs nowAram is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,762.
  • TrendAram has climbed 206 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,771. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
  • Where it's lovedAram is most popular in California, where it ranks #745. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
  • MeaningIn Hebrew, Aram means “high, exalted”.

About the name Aram

Aram is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “high, exalted”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ram”. US birth records list Aram for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 108 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #1,396 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,771, with 91 babies.

Origin:Hebrew names

Aram for boys, by decade
DecadeBabies per millionAbout 1 in
1910s1375,047 boys
1920s1565,104 boys
1930s8.3119,760 boys
1940s2.8352,113 boys
1950s4.5223,214 boys
1960s8.3120,048 boys
1970s1664,020 boys
1980s1856,561 boys
1990s2148,473 boys
2000s2638,241 boys
2010s3528,531 boys
2020s5019,907 boys

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Questions about the name Aram

What does the name Aram mean?

Aram means “high, exalted” in Hebrew.

What is the origin of the name Aram?

Aram has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.

Is Aram a boy or girl name?

Aram is a boy name.

How popular is the name Aram?

Aram ranked #1,771 for US boys in 2025, given to 91 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#1,396).