Girl · #11,069 in 2026

Areni

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

Areni is a village and the center of the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. Areni is best known for its wine production, with the majority of wine produced locally from the nearby village of Getap.

Current Rank

#11,069

Peak Rank

#9,053 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+49%

2015

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#9053

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Areni

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Areni stands as one of the distinguished and ancient villages in the Vayots Dzor Province. In ancient times, it resided about half a kilometer north of its current location, situated atop a hill where the Holy Mother of God Church, constructed by the architect Momik in 1321, remains standing to this day. The village's territory is rich in ancient remnants, including various ancient sites, several abandoned settlements, numerous khachkars (cross-stones) adorned with inscriptions, and picturesque caves. Areni possesses abundant tourism resources, comprising significant historical and cultural mo

The Story of Areni

Areni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 11 Arenis were born — ranking #9,053 that year. As of 2026, Areni ranks #11,069 for baby girls with 8 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 69 Arenis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Areni

Phonetically similar names — useful when Areni 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Areni

What does the name Areni mean?

How popular is Areni in 2026?

In 2026, Areni ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Areni most popular?

Areni reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #9,053 that year with 11 babies given the name.

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

Areni has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Areni.

Is Areni a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Areni?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Areni include Elanore, Acie, Orian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Areni

Areni is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 69 births in the dataset. Areni's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #9,053. Use the chart and map above to compare Areni'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.