Brayam
A name of possible Latin or Hebrew origin meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 275 living Americans carry the first name Brayam. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brayam today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brayam births was 2003 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brayam. 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.
People living today
275
~ 1 in 1,246,379 Americans
Peak year
2003
29 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,566
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Brayam: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brayam from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 202 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brayam 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 Brayam during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brayams live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Georgia recorded the most babies named Brayam, while Georgia, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brayam
The name Brayam has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 1st millennium BC. It is believed to have originated from the Aramaic word "brayam," which means "strong" or "valiant." This name was likely given to boys born into warrior clans or families with a strong military tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brayam can be found in the ancient Syriac manuscripts, which were written in a dialect of Aramaic. These manuscripts date back to the 3rd century AD and were produced by Christian communities in the regions of modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
In the 5th century AD, a notable figure named Brayam the Hermit was mentioned in the writings of the historian Theodoret of Cyrus. Brayam the Hermit was a Christian ascetic who lived in a cave near the city of Antioch (present-day Turkey) and was renowned for his piety and spiritual wisdom.
During the medieval period, the name Brayam gained popularity among the Arabic-speaking populations of the Middle East. In the 9th century, a famous Muslim scholar and philosopher named Brayam al-Farabi was born in modern-day Kazakhstan. Al-Farabi made significant contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
In the 12th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet named Brayam Jami was born in the city of Jam (present-day Afghanistan). Jami's poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly influential in the Persian literary tradition.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Brayam was Brayam Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. Brayam Pasha played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Baghdad in 1534 and served as the governor of the province for several years.
While the name Brayam has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, it has been adapted and adopted by various cultures and societies throughout history. The name's association with strength, valor, and wisdom has likely contributed to its enduring appeal across different regions and time periods.
People
Brayam + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brayam as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brayam: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brayam?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 275 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brayam 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 1,246,379 US residents.
Is Brayam a common name?
We classify Brayam as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 279 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brayam most popular?
The single biggest year for Brayam was 2003, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brayam is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brayam a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brayam 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.
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.