Abhiraam
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "shining," "splendid," or "brilliant."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Abhiraam. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abhiraam today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abhiraam births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abhiraam. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abhiraam. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,668
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Abhiraam: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abhiraam by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abhiraam during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abhiraam
The given name Abhiraam has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE and is one of the oldest documented languages in the world. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "abhi" meaning "towards" or "to" and "raam" meaning "to delight" or "to please." The name Abhiraam can therefore be interpreted as "one who delights" or "one who pleases."
The name Abhiraam has a strong connection to Hindu mythology and religious texts. It is believed to be derived from the name of the Hindu deity Rama, who is one of the central figures in the epic Ramayana. Rama is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu and is revered as an embodiment of dharma, righteousness, and moral virtue. The name Abhiraam may have been used to honor or pay tribute to Rama or to express a desire for the child to possess qualities similar to those associated with the deity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abhiraam can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts, which date back to several centuries BCE, contain numerous references to individuals with the name Abhiraam, indicating that the name has been in use for centuries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Abhiraam. One of the earliest known figures was Abhiraam Bhattacharya, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE and made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. Another prominent figure was Abhiraam Pathak, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 16th century and made important advances in the study of calculus and astronomy.
In the realm of literature, Abhiraam Pandit was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and dramatist who lived in the 17th century. His works, including the play "Abhiraam Charit," are considered masterpieces of Sanskrit literature and have been widely studied and admired for their literary merit and cultural significance.
The name Abhiraam has also been associated with notable figures in the field of music and performing arts. Abhiraam Bhagwat, a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist who lived in the 19th century, was renowned for his mastery of the Khayal style of singing and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
Another individual of historical significance was Abhiraam Mukherjee, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who lived in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and was instrumental in organizing and leading various revolutionary activities and protests.
People
Abhiraam + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abhiraam: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abhiraam?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abhiraam going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Abhiraam a common name?
We classify Abhiraam as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abhiraam most popular?
The single biggest year for Abhiraam was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abhiraam is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abhiraam in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abhiraam a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abhiraam in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abhiraam still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abhiraam in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abhiraam can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Abhiraam?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Abhiraam on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.