boy's name
Aref
AH-ref
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 53
Aref is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1967, when 5 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1960s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aref Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Aref?
In 1973, Aref was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Aref Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aref
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aref Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aref over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aref
- Pronunciation AH-ref
Sibling Names for Aref
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aref — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aref
How popular is the name Aref?
In 1973, Aref was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Aref a girl's or a boy's name?
Aref is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aref?
Aref has 2 syllables.
When was Aref most popular?
Aref peaked in 1967, when 5 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1960s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Aref a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aref currently ranks #10,827 in France. After peaking in the 1960s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.