Aram

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-rahm /ˈɑ.rɑm/Low

Meaning: from Hebrew meaning 'height, exalted'; also a prominent Armenian name borne by a legendary ancestor of the Armenian peopleLow

In 30 seconds: Aram is a Hebrew name meaning height or exalted, and also a major Armenian name borne by a legendary forefather of the Armenian people. It carries weight in two traditions at once.

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Origin LowHebrew, Armenian

Meaningfrom Hebrew meaning 'height, exalted'; also a prominent Armenian name borne by a legendary ancestor of the Armenian people

U.S. rank (2024)#1613 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births105 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,219

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

In Hebrew, Aram means height or exalted, while in Armenian it belongs to a legendary ancestor said to stand near the origins of the Armenian people. That double heritage gives the short name unusual depth. It is especially cherished in Armenian families as a name of national pride.

The composer Aram Khachaturian, known for the Sabre Dance, is among its most famous bearers and ties the name to Armenian artistic achievement. Its two clean syllables make it easy to say across languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aram is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Aram — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Aram Khachaturian (1903–1978)
Soviet Armenian composer, best known for the ballet Gayane (which includes the 'Sabre Dance') and Spartacus.

If you like Aram…

Arman— Another Armenian boys' name, close to Aram in sound and cultural home.

Adam— echoes that soft -am sound

Noam— shares Aram's Hebrew roots

Elam— another Hebrew name

Eilam— lands in the same popularity range

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aram mean?

Aram is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Aram?

It's commonly said AH-rahm /ˈɑ.rɑm/.

Is Aram a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Aram?

In 2024, Aram ranked #1613 in the U.S. for boys, with 105 births recorded.