Boy · #1,706 in 2026

Aariz

Name: Popularity of the name Aariz in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aariz, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,706

Peak Rank

#1,586 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+53%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#1586

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aariz

The earliest SSA record of Aariz as a baby boy name dates back to 2004, when 18 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 111 newborns named Aariz — #1,586 in the national rankings. About 45% of every Aariz on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Aariz ranks #1,706 for baby boys with 98 births, rising sharply (+53% over the past five years). All told, over 1K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aariz

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aariz is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Riis
Riise
Raise
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Arise
Arose
Arouse

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aariz

What does the name Aariz mean?

Aariz is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aariz in 2026?

In 2026, Aariz ranks #1,706 among boys' names in the U.S., with 98 babies given the name that year.

When was Aariz most popular?

Aariz reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,586 that year with 111 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aariz most popular?

Aariz has historically been most popular in New York, Virginia, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aariz.

Is Aariz a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aariz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aariz?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aariz include Darrold, Delon, Mecca. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aariz

Aariz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Aariz's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,586. Use the chart and map above to compare Aariz's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.