Avraham

Avraham: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Avraham

  • A male given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Abraham.

Etymology

From transliterations of modern pronunciations of Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám). Doublet of Abramo, Abraham, Ibrahim, and Abrahan.

How popular is Avraham?

214U.S. babies in 2025
#1007peak rank (2023)
4,992babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,992 boys in the U.S. have been named Avraham. Its highest rank for boys was #1007 in 2023. In 2025, 214 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Avraham FAQ

What does the name Avraham mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Abraham. From transliterations of modern pronunciations of Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám). Doublet of Abramo, Abraham, Ibrahim, and Abrahan.

What is the origin of the name Avraham?

Avraham is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Avraham?

Since 1880, 4,992 boys in the U.S. have been named Avraham. Its highest rank for boys was #1007 in 2023. In 2025, 214 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Avraham a boy or girl name?

Avraham is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,992 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.