The nameAkram
Akram is an Arabic name centred on generosity. It is well established in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Akram means "most generous, most noble" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Akram reached 749th place in 2004 and was 953rd in 2025.
Popularity of the name Akram
Akram in the United States
Akram was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 476 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Akram. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Akram in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 64 births a year.
Akram in the United Kingdom
Akram was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 262 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Akram. Half of all babies named Akram in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 31 births a year.
Akram in France
Akram in Belgium
Sibling names for Akram
Names from the same generation as Akram, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akram mean?
Akram means "most generous, most noble" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Akram?
Arabic.
Is Akram a girl's or a boy's name?
Akram is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Akram?
In 2024, Akram was the 2585th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 52 births.
What are good sibling names for Akram?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aziza, Noora, Aicha and Asma for a sister, Ayoub, Yasser, Murad and Marwan for a brother.