The nameAvraham
Avraham is the Hebrew form of Abraham, the father of nations.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Avraham is traditionally read as "father of a multitude".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Abraham is the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In the United States Avraham reached 1005th in 2023.
Popularity of the name Avraham
Avraham in the United States
Avraham was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,473 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Avraham. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Avraham in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 197 births a year on average, against 155 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Avraham
Names from the same generation as Avraham, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avraham mean?
Avraham is traditionally read as "father of a multitude".
What is the origin of the name Avraham?
Hebrew.
Is Avraham a girl's or a boy's name?
Avraham is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Avraham?
In 2024, Avraham was the 1031st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 216 births.
What are the variants of the name Avraham?
Variants and related names of Avraham include Abel, Abraham and Ibrahim.
What are good sibling names for Avraham?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Betty, Hawa, Elia and Anais for a sister, Shlomo, Mikael, Eleazar and Issa for a brother.