Unisex · #4,428 in 2026

Aires

Current Rank
#4,428
Peak Rank
#4,428 (2026)
Total Babies
142
5-Yr Trend
+180%
👧 Girl peak #10,241 (27 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,428 (142 total)
👦As Boy Name
2007
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#4428
Peak Rank
142
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#10241
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Aires

As a girl name

Aires first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 9 Airess were born — ranking #10,241 that year. As of 2026, Aires ranks #10,241 for girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Airess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Aires first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 23 Airess were born — ranking #4,428 that year. As of 2026, Aires ranks #4,428 for boys with 23 births, rising sharply (+180% over the past five years). In total, more than 142 Airess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Aires

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aires

What does the name Aires mean?
Aires is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Aires in 2026?
In 2026, Aires ranks #4,428 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.
When was Aires most popular?
Aires reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,428 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Aires most popular?
Aires has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aires.
Is Aires a unisex name?
Yes — Aires is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 16% of Airess assigned female and 84% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Aires?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aires include Jorian, Koleton, Jamiere. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aires

Aires is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Aires's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,428. Use the chart and map above to compare Aires'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.