Unisex · #6,089 in 2026

Ariam

Current Rank
#6,089
Peak Rank
#4,088 (2021)
Total Babies
507
5-Yr Trend
-26%
👧 Girl peak #4,088 (507 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,734 (62 total)
👧As Girl Name
1991
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#4088
Peak Rank
507
Total Count
31
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2007
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#7734
Peak Rank
62
Total Count
9
Years Active

The Story of Ariam

As a girl name

Ariam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 35 Ariams were born — ranking #4,088 that year. As of 2026, Ariam ranks #6,089 for girls with 19 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 507 Ariams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ariam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 10 Ariams were born — ranking #7,734 that year. As of 2026, Ariam ranks #8,287 for boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Ariams 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 Ariam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ariam 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 Ariam

What does the name Ariam mean?
Ariam is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ariam in 2026?
In 2026, Ariam ranks #6,089 among girls' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.
When was Ariam most popular?
Ariam reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #4,088 that year with 35 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ariam most popular?
Ariam has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ariam.
Is Ariam a unisex name?
Yes — Ariam is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 89% of Ariams assigned female and 11% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ariam?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ariam include Marlissa, Damisha, Karlye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ariam

Ariam is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 507 births in the dataset. Ariam's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #4,088. Use the chart and map above to compare Ariam'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.