Avraham

Avraham - A very unique male name

Avraham appeared on the charts for the first time in 1954 on position #1564. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Avraham and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Avraham? 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 Avraham. The baby boy name Avraham was given to 191 baby boys in 2025, ranking #967 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,677 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Avraham peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 926.

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Avraham is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Avraham is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #123 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,024.

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 Avraham is where you live.

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Avraham origin and meaning

Hebrew

The Hebrew form of Abraham — traditionally 'father of a multitude,' the name God gives Abram in Genesis

Avraham is Abraham in Hebrew, the patriarch whose covenant stands at the root of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The renamed form in Genesis is explained there as 'father of a multitude.' In the US, Avraham has been used since 1954 almost entirely in Jewish families, and it has held steady, peaking most recently in 2024.

Attested etymology

Avraham is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Avraham

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

Abraham / Abram / Avrohom / Abran / Abhiram / Abrahan / Avrum / Avrumi / Abrahm / Avrumy /

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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 Avraham

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 Avraham 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 Avraham?

3 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-vrah-HAHM · /ɑːvrəˈhɑːm/

Around the world

• Abraham (English) — The English form of the same Hebrew name
• Ibrahim (Arabic) — The Arabic form of the same patriarch's name

Spellings and nicknames

• Abraham — The standard English form, a separate established name
• Avrahm — A shortened transliteration variant

Famous bearers

• Avraham Fried — American Orthodox Jewish singer, a leading performer in Jewish music for four decades (b. 1959) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Avraham to give Abraham in its Hebrew original — a patriarch's name in the form used at home and in synagogue. It feels deeply rooted and traditional.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will default to Abraham and to a three-syllable AV-ruh-ham reading
• Signals an Orthodox or traditional Jewish family, which is the intent for most who choose it