Aram

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Pronounced AH-rahm /ˈɑː.rɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Aram, the biblical name of a region (roughly ancient Syria) and of a son of Shem, usually read 'high, exalted'. In Armenian tradition Aram is a legendary forefather and a very common man's name. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: Ancient and upright: Aram means 'high, exalted' — a biblical land and an Armenian forefather (said 'AH-rahm'). Strongly a boy's name, which we note.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Armenian

MeaningFrom Hebrew Aram, the biblical name of a region (roughly ancient Syria) and of a son of Shem, usually read 'high, exalted'. In Armenian tradition Aram is a legendary forefather and a very common man's name. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys.

U.S. rank (2024)#13599 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 55

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

Aram comes from Hebrew, where it names a son of Shem and the land of Aram (ancient Syria); it is usually glossed 'high, exalted'. In Armenia, Aram is a national name of long standing, carried by the composer Aram Khachaturian. As a girl's name it is rare and unconventional — it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'AH-rahm').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare, cross-sex, and ancient.

Did you know? Aram names both a biblical region — roughly ancient Syria — and a legendary forefather of the Armenian people. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name, which we note (said 'AH-rahm').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Aram — Hebrew/Armenian name; strongly male

Variations

ArameArahmAramé

Nicknames

AriRamAra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aram mean?

Aram is usually read 'high, exalted'; it names a biblical land and an Armenian forefather.

How do you pronounce Aram?

It's said AH-rahm — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aram a boy or girl name?

Aram is used here as a girl's name, but it is strongly a boys' name in Armenia and elsewhere — we note the lean.

How popular is Aram?

For girls Aram is very rare in the U.S.; it is far better used for boys.