Aramys
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Aramaic.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aramys. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aramys today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aramys births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aramys. 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 Aramys. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,791
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Aramys: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aramys 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 Aramys during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aramys
The name Aramys is an ancient one with roots in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is believed to have originated from the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the region during the 8th century BCE to the 7th century CE. The name Aramys is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "aramya," which means "exalted" or "sublime."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aramys can be found in the Aramaic inscriptions from the ancient city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd century CE and mention an individual by the name of Aramys who was a prominent merchant and trader in the city.
In the 5th century CE, the name Aramys appears in the writings of the Syriac Christian scholar and theologian, Philoxenus of Mabbug. He mentions an Aramys who was a deacon in the church of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa in Turkey). This suggests that the name was also used among early Christian communities in the region.
During the medieval period, the name Aramys was found in various Arabic texts and records. One notable bearer of the name was Aramys ibn al-Husayn (c. 920-980 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Baghdad. His poetry and literary works were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.
In the 12th century, there was a famous physician and philosopher named Aramys al-Isfahani (c. 1110-1180 CE) from Isfahan, Iran. He wrote extensively on medicine, philosophy, and astronomy, and his works were widely read and influential in the Islamic world.
Another notable figure with the name Aramys was a 16th-century Ottoman poet and calligrapher from Istanbul, Aramys Efendi (c. 1530-1595 CE). He was renowned for his beautiful calligraphy and his poetic works, which were highly regarded in the Ottoman court.
While the name Aramys has its roots in the ancient Middle East, it has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history. These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore this name, showcasing its enduring presence and significance over the centuries.
People
Aramys + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aramys as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aramys: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aramys?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aramys 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aramys a common name?
We classify Aramys as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aramys most popular?
The single biggest year for Aramys was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aramys is about 24 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 Aramys in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aramys a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aramys 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 Aramys still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aramys 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 Aramys 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 Aramys?
See how many people have the name Aramys on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.