Boy · #3,216 in 2026

Arunas

Arūnas is a masculine Lithuanian given name and may refer to:Arūnas Bižokas, ballroom dancer Arūnas Bubnys, historian and archivist Arūnas Degutis, politician Arūnas Dulkys, economist and Minister of Health Arūnas Eigirdas, politician Arūnas Gelažninkas, motocross, enduro and rally raid rider Arūnas Jurkšas, track and field athlete Arūnas Klimavičius, footballer Arūnas Matelis, documentary film…

Current Rank
#3,216
Peak Rank
#3,216 (1956)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1951
First Year
1956
Last Year
1956
Peak Year
#3216
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Arunas

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

Arūnas is a masculine Lithuanian given name and may refer to:Arūnas Bižokas, ballroom dancer Arūnas Bubnys, historian and archivist Arūnas Degutis, politician Arūnas Dulkys, economist and Minister of Health Arūnas Eigirdas, politician Arūnas Gelažninkas, motocross, enduro and rally raid rider Arūnas Jurkšas, track and field athlete Arūnas Klimavičius, footballer Arūnas Matelis, documentary film…

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The Story of Arunas

Arunas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 7 Arunass were born — ranking #3,216 that year. As of 2026, Arunas ranks #3,216 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Arunass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Arunas

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

  • Arenas
  • Rinas
  • Ranas
  • Runes
  • Roomies
  • Rhinos
  • Aromas
  • Renews
  • Romas
  • Renos
  • Wryness
  • Ramas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arunas

What does the name Arunas mean?
Arūnas is a masculine Lithuanian given name and may refer to:Arūnas Bižokas, ballroom dancer Arūnas Bubnys, historian and archivist Arūnas Degutis, politician Arūnas Dulkys, economist and Minister of Health Arūnas Eigirdas, politician Arūnas Gelažninkas, motocross, enduro and rally raid rider Arūnas Jurkšas, track and field athlete Arūnas Klimavičius, footballer Arūnas Matelis, documentary film…
How popular is Arunas in 2026?
In 2026, Arunas ranks #3,216 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Arunas most popular?
Arunas reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #3,216 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Arunas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Arunas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Arunas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arunas include Charels, Milt, Priscilla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arunas

Arunas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Arunas's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #3,216. Use the chart and map above to compare Arunas'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.