Aum

“Sanskrit”

India origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7789US 2023

10Births / yr

↓Falling

212All-time births

📅 Since 199900

What does Aum mean and where does it come from?

Aum (or Om) is an important symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, representing the essence of the ultimate reality and consciousness. It is used in meditation and spiritual practices, believed to encompass the universe. The name has ancient origins and remains significant in spiritual contexts

Cultural significance

Aum has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in India-speaking communities, where it reflects values of sanskrit.

Peak popularity

Reached #5621 in 2011 — currently #7789 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Aum?

Aum works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Aum Grace

How popular is Aum right now?

Falling — down 481 spots — currently #7789 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2005–2023#7789 · Top 5.7%

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7789	10	▼ down 481 · -9% births
2022	#7308	11	▲ up 1600 · +38% births
2021	#8908	8	▼ down 1647 · -27% births
2020	#7261	11	▲ up 2911 · +57% births
2015	#10172	7	▼ down 4478 · -56% births
2010	#5694	16	▲ up 1856 · +60% births
2005	#7550	10	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Aum

Best Year2010Rank #5694

Peak Count16

Average Rank#7812

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2005 - 20237 years

The story of Aum

Aum is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1999. With 212 total births recorded, Aum remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #7550 in 2005, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #7789 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Aum in 2011:

Jacob Mason William Jayden Noah

Aum by decade

Aum peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	6
2000s	78
2010s ★	117
2020s	11

💎Aum has only 212 total recorded births since 1999 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Aum?

Common

AumieAumy

What names sound and feel like Aum?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Aum also consider these

Naum

Hebrew · comfort

Baum

Arabic · A Arabic name

Aud

Scandinavian countries · Wealthy, fortunate

Egypt · the complete one

Aumi

Japanese · beautiful sea

Common questions about the name Aum

What does the name Aum mean?

Aum means "Sanskrit" — a name rooted in India tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Aum?

Aum is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Aum have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Aum?

Aum originates from India tradition. India names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Aum sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Aum flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Aum ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Aum trending right now?

Aum is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.