Abra

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Pronounced AH-brah /ˈɑ.brɑ/High

Meaning: A feminine form of Abraham — from the Hebrew, 'a father of multitudes', here read as 'a mother of multitudes'; also linked to the Hebrew, 'strength'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A mother of multitudes: Abra is a feminine of Abraham. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA feminine form of Abraham — from the Hebrew, 'a father of multitudes', here read as 'a mother of multitudes'; also linked to the Hebrew, 'strength'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8409 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,015

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abra is a feminine form of Abraham — from the Hebrew, 'a father of multitudes', here read as 'a mother of multitudes'; it is also linked to the Hebrew, 'strength' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-brah').

In the U.S. it appears as a feminine of Abraham. Rare, a-mother-of-multitudes at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Abraham means 'a father of multitudes' in Hebrew — Abra is a feminine form, read as 'a mother of multitudes', crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-brah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Abra — routes layered

Variations

AbrahAbria

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abra mean?

Abra is a feminine form of Abraham — Hebrew 'a father of multitudes', read as 'a mother of multitudes'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Abra?

It's said AH-brah /ˈɑ.brɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abra a boy or girl name?

Abra is a girl's name.

How popular is Abra?

Abra is a very rare name in the U.S.