Sibling names for Abraham
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Abraham usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Abraham, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Abraham
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle | my God is an oath (French form of Isabel/Elizabeth) | #166 | 9,906 | 2000s |
| Sophie | wisdom (French form of Sophia) | #55 | 18,014 | 2010s |
| Caroline | feminine of Charles: man, free man | #96 | 14,478 | 2000s |
| Cecilia | from the Caecilius family (perhaps 'blind') | #108 | 10,913 | 2010s |
| Naomi | my pleasantness | #47 | 22,545 | 2010s |
| Callie | pet form of Caroline | #175 | 8,366 | 2010s |
| Claire | clear, bright | #68 | 17,108 | 2010s |
| Leila | night | #259 | 6,293 | 2010s |
| Eve | living, life-giving (biblical) | #519 | 2,803 | 2010s |
| Madelyn | woman of Magdala (via Madeline) | #71 | 17,533 | 2010s |
| Rhea | #639 | 2,501 | 2020s |
Brother names for Abraham
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel | God is with us | #179 | 10,401 | 2010s |
| Simon | #230 | 7,237 | 2010s | |
| Hugo | mind, heart | #378 | 3,921 | 2000s |
| Solomon | peace | #422 | 3,696 | 2010s |
| Max | greatest (short form of Maximilian) | #180 | 11,155 | 2010s |
| Samuel | #18 | 41,734 | 2000s | |
| Davis | son of David (surname) | #668 | 2,245 | 2000s |
| Jonas | dove (Greek form of Jonah) | #599 | 2,668 | 2000s |
| Ivan | God is gracious (Slavic form of John) | #163 | 11,638 | 2000s |
| Felix | happy, lucky | #175 | 9,986 | 2010s |
| Houston | Hugh's town (Scottish place name) | #675 | 1,990 | 2010s |
Abraham's era
Abraham ranked #209 for boys in 2025, against #170 in 2015. Its best year was 1911, at #124. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Abraham included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina. Boys: Samuel, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor, Oscar.
Same era, but close to Abraham
These names follow Abraham's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Abraham. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Abraham's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Abraham's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Abraham or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Abraham itself are excluded.