Amram

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Pronounced AM-ram /ˈæm.ræm/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Amram, 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted; mighty nation' (am, 'people', + ram, 'exalted')Low

In 30 seconds: An exalted nation; the people are exalted: Amram is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AM-ram').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Amram, 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted; mighty nation' (am, 'people', + ram, 'exalted')

U.S. rank (2025)#6165 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 141

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

Amram comes from Hebrew Amram, 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted; mighty nation' (am, 'people', + ram, 'exalted'; the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam). A crisp, classic name common in Jewish families (said 'AM-ram').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, the-people-are-exalted at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Amram means 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted' in Hebrew (am, 'people', + ram, 'exalted') — the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam — crisp and classic (said 'AM-ram').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Amram — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AmromAmrum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amram mean?

Amram is Hebrew for 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted' (the father of Moses).

How do you pronounce Amram?

It's said AM-ram /ˈæm.ræm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amram a boy or girl name?

Amram is a boy's name.

How popular is Amram?

Amram is a rare name in the U.S.