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1973

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#1868

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

52

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Akram

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

Akram, is a given name and surname, derived from the Arabic root word Karam (كرم), meaning "generosity". In the Arabic language, Akram is a comparative adjective and means "kinder." In Turkey and Eastern Europe, the name is also rendered as Ekrem/Eqrem. Notable people with the name include:

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akram) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akram)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Arabic
* Persian
* Urdu
* Bengali

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## The Story of Akram

Akram first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2023: 85 births, good for #1,868 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 32% of all recorded Akrams. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,327 among baby boy names with 61 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 2K Akrams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Variants & Related Forms of Akram

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Akram. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Kareem](/kareem)
* [Karim](/karim)

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## Names that sound like Akram

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

* Akron
* Acron
* Chakram
* Makram
* Scram
* Ogram
* Agram
* Acro
* Backroom
* Ashram
* Acra
* Agrin

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Akram

What does the name Akram mean?

Akram, is a given name and surname, derived from the Arabic root word Karam (كرم), meaning "generosity". In the Arabic language, Akram is a comparative adjective and means "kinder." In Turkey and Eastern Europe, the name is also rendered as Ekrem/Eqrem. Notable people with the name include:

What is the origin of the name Akram?

Akram has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali.

How popular is Akram in 2026?

In 2026, Akram ranks #2,327 among boys' names in the U.S., with 61 babies given the name that year.

When was Akram most popular?

Akram reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #1,868 that year with 85 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Akram most popular?

Akram has historically been most popular in Minnesota, New Jersey, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Akram.

Is Akram a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Akram is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Akram?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akram include Nolton, Burel, Durant. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Akram?

Common variants and related forms of Akram include Kareem, Karim. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Akram 

Akram is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Akram's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #1,868\. Use the chart and map above to compare Akram's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2023 → ](/year/2023)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
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* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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