Ahron
Ahron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
High mountain, exalted, or bearer of light.
Origin and history
Ahron is a spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Aaron, which is traditionally associated with High Priest Aaron from the Old Testament. The name has various proposed Hebrew meanings, including high mountain, exalted, or enlightened. In the United States, Ahron is a rare given name that has seen steady usage, particularly in Orthodox Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,333 babies in the United States have been named Ahron since 1880. It ranks #3374 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1578.
States where it is most popular
- NY (51.4 %)
- NJ (48.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 433 |
| 2020-2029 | 349 |
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie
Fun facts
- Ahron preserves a transliteration closer to the Hebrew pronunciation of Aharon compared to the conventional English Aaron.