Aram

Aram - A very unique male name

Aram appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1313. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aram and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aram? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aram. The baby boy name Aram was given to 55 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1633 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 26,660 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aram peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 1112.

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Aram is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aram is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #745 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,768.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aram is where you live.

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Aram origin and meaning

Hebrew / Aramaic (biblical) — meaning disputed

Uncertain — a biblical name (a son of Shem, and the region of Syria); glosses such as 'exalted' are proposed but not established

Aram is an ancient name from the Hebrew Bible — a son of Shem and the name of the Aramean lands — and it also lives on as an Armenian name. Its precise meaning has never been settled, despite the confident glosses in some lists.

Origin uncertain

Aram is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aram, pop culture references for the name Aram and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aram

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aram, sorted by popularity.

Aaron / Aron / Armani / Aryan / Arian / Arron / Arman / Armaan / Aharon / Arham /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aram

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aram a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aram?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-RAHM · /əˈrɑːm/
Biblical and Armenian use gives ah-RAHM; some English speakers say AY-ram or AIR-am.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aaram — Occasional doubled-vowel spelling.

Famous bearers

• Aram Khachaturian — Armenian composer of the 'Sabre Dance' (1903–1978) Historical

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Aram for a short biblical and Armenian name with ancient roots and a calm, modern sound.

Worth knowing

• It is easily misheard as Adam, Aaron or Abram.