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Akram

♂ Boy

Pronounced AK-ram /ˈʔak.ram/Medium

Meaning: Most generousMedium

In 30 seconds: Akram is an Arabic name meaning 'most generous'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian, Urdu
MeaningMost generous
U.S. rank (2024)#2549 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,389

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319732024

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

History & Origin

Akram comes from Arabic and means the most generous, a superlative praising open-handedness. It sits among Arabic names that celebrate generosity and honor, qualities held in high regard. Its variations Kareem and Karim share the same root idea of nobility and giving.

Bearers include choreographer Akram Khan (1974-present), of Bangladeshi descent, and Qatari footballer Akram Afif (1996-present), a two-time Asian Footballer of the Year. The crisp 'Ak-ram' sound is short and firm.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Akram is 'most generous', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Akram — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

KareemKarimKərimKerimKärım

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Akram Khan (1974–present)
    English dancer and choreographer of Bangladeshi descent.
  • ★Akram Afif (1996–present)
    Qatari footballer, two-time Asian Footballer of the Year.

If you like Akram…

Kareem— A listed relative from the same Arabic root for generosity and nobility.
Karim— A listed spelling of that same generous-rooted name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Akram mean?

Akram is usually explained as meaning 'most generous' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Akram?

It's commonly said AK-ram /ˈʔak.ram/.

Is Akram a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Akram is used as a boy name.

How popular is Akram?

In 2024, Akram ranked #2549 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.