Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Abraam

Abram is a male given name of Akkadian origin, meaning exalted father in much later languages. In the Tanakh, it was originally the name of the first of the three Biblical patriarchs, who later became known as Abraham.

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#7,691 (2009)
Total Babies
67
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1990
First Year
2024
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#7691
Peak Rank
67
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abraam

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Abram is a male given name of Akkadian origin, meaning exalted father in much later languages. In the Tanakh, it was originally the name of the first of the three Biblical patriarchs, who later became known as Abraham.

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The Story of Abraam

Abraam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 10 Abraams were born — ranking #7,691 that year. As of 2026, Abraam ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 67 Abraams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Abraam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abraam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abraam

What does the name Abraam mean?
Abram is a male given name of Akkadian origin, meaning exalted father in much later languages. In the Tanakh, it was originally the name of the first of the three Biblical patriarchs, who later became known as Abraham.
How popular is Abraam in 2026?
In 2026, Abraam ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Abraam most popular?
Abraam reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #7,691 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Abraam a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Abraam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Abraam?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abraam include Roston, Corrin, Jasman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abraam

Abraam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 67 births in the dataset. Abraam's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #7,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Abraam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.