Aram

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly highlands
Origin: Hebrew — Biblical name of a son of Shem and of a region in Syria

Boy's name · #1771 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Aram reached its best rank, #1397, in 1922 and ranked #1771 in 2025. Roughly 3,300 boys have been named Aram since 1912.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#251 in Sweden (2025) · #275 in Norway (2025) · #420 in Netherlands (2025) · #472 in Austria (2025) · #498 in Poland (2025) · #549 in Switzerland (2025) · #848 in Belgium (2025) · #943 in Canada (2025) · #1,254 in Ecuador (2025) · #1,359 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,773 in France (2025) · #2,143 in Italy (2024).

Famous Arams

Aram Khachaturian — Soviet Armenian composer (1903–1978)
Aram Mp3 — Armenian singer and comedian (born 1984)
Aram Shah — Sultan of Delhi (died 1211)
Aram Saroyan — American poet (born 1943)
Aram I — Clergyman of the Armenian Apostolic Church (born 1947)

In stories & tradition

Aram — Biblical figure in the Book of Genesis
Aram Baksh — The Man-Eaters of Zamboula (book)

What Arams become

Among 250 notable people named Aram:

Entertainers appear 1.29× more often than among typical names — e.g. Aram Mp3, Armenian singer and comedian (born 1984).

Similar names: Meyer · Arin · Malikai · Elam · Hiram · Arie

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