Akram
Akram is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Most generous, most noble, or most bountiful.
Origin and history
Akram is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'most generous' or 'noblest'. It has a long tradition of use in the Arab world and Muslim-majority regions. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name but has maintained steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,453 babies in the United States have been named Akram since 1880. It ranks #3274 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1542.
States where it is most popular
- MN (44.1 %)
- NY (23 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- TX (4.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 174 |
| 2000-2010 | 282 |
| 2010-2019 | 476 |
| 2020-2029 | 386 |
Famous people named Akram
- Akram Khan: Dancer, Choreographer
- Akram Afif: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Arabic root k-r-m and is formed as a superlative adjective, meaning 'the most generous'.
- More than a quarter of all U.S. births recorded for the name Akram since 1880 have occurred since 2020.