Aram
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
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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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
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 75,047 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 65,104 boys |
| 1930s | 8.3 | 119,760 boys |
| 1940s | 2.8 | 352,113 boys |
| 1950s | 4.5 | 223,214 boys |
| 1960s | 8.3 | 120,048 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 64,020 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 56,561 boys |
| 1990s | 21 | 48,473 boys |
| 2000s | 26 | 38,241 boys |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,531 boys |
| 2020s | 50 | 19,907 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
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).