b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Akram

Quick answerAkram is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, meaning "most generous" or "most noble," functioning as the superlative form of "karim." The name is predominantly used in Islamic cultures and Arab-speaking communities, with historical significance in Islamic tradition and among Muslim populations worldwide.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

A
Top 5,000

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,208
TrendStable
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#384

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Akram

Akram is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, meaning "most generous" or "most noble," functioning as the superlative form of "karim." The name is predominantly used in Islamic cultures and Arab-speaking communities, with historical significance in Islamic tradition and among Muslim populations worldwide.

Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

Akram is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, meaning "most generous" or "most noble," functioning as the superlative form of "karim." The name is predominantly used in Islamic cultures and Arab-speaking communities, with historical significance in Islamic tradition and among Muslim populations worldwide.

Akram currently ranks #2,208 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

Themesvirtue

Variants & nicknames

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali names that sit beautifully beside Akram

Similar names you might like

Names starting with A

Names that sound like Akram

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Agrim
Boy

"The given name 'Agrim' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Agrima', meaning 'first-born' or 'excellent', and is also related to…"

Global rank #639 View name
Agron
Boy

"The given name 'Agron' is derived from the Albanian word 'agron', meaning 'farmer' or 'cultivator', with linguistic roots in the…"

Global rank #2,949 View name
Asharani
Girl Sanskrit

"Asharani is a Sanskrit name composed of "Asha" (hope) and "Rani" (queen), meaning "queen of hope" or "hopeful queen," with…"

Global rank #3,023 View name
Agaran
Boy Arabic

"The given name 'Agaran' is derived from the Arabic word 'agar' or 'aghar', meaning 'noble' or 'exalted', and is likely…"

Global rank #3,255 View name
Asharam
Boy Sanskrit/Arabic

"Asharam is derived from Arabic roots, with "Ash" potentially relating to "ash" (testimony/witness) or from Sanskrit "ashram" (hermitage/stage of life),…"

Global rank #3,488 View name
Aksharan
Boy Sanskrit

"Aksharan is derived from Sanskrit, combining "akshara" (अक्षर), meaning "letter," "syllable," or "imperishable," with the suffix "-an," thus signifying "one…"

Global rank #3,848 View name
Azarion
Boy Hebrew

"The name 'Azarion' is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Hebrew element 'azar' (עָזַר) meaning "to help" or…"

Global rank #4,061 View name
Asrin
Girl Arabic

"Asrin is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic word "asr" (عصر), meaning "era," "age," or "time period," with the…"

Global rank #4,255 View name
Agrin
Unisex Greek

"Agrin derives from the Greek word "agrós" (ἀγρός), meaning "field" or "wild," and carries connotations of rustic or agricultural origins."

Global rank #4,608 View name
Azrin
Girl Arabic

"The name 'Azrin' is of Arabic origin, meaning "virgin" or "pure," derived from the root *ʿ-z-r* (عذر) relating to virginity…"

Global rank #4,844 View name
Akramul
Boy Arabic

"Akramul is derived from the Arabic root "akram," meaning "most generous" or "most noble," combining the superlative form with the…"

Global rank #4,881 View name
Azran
Boy Hebrew

"The name 'Azran' is of Hebrew origin, meaning "help" or "aid," derived from the root ע-ז-ר (ʿ-z-r) meaning "to help"…"

Global rank #4,992 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Boys

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect