girl's name
Arij
ah-REEJ (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 813
Arij is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Arij is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2017, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 19,650 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Arij Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 385 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 170 |
How Popular Is Arij?
In 2025, Arij was given to 30 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Arij 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 Arij
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arij Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arij over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arij
- Arabic ah-REEJ
Sibling Names for Arij
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arij — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arij
How popular is the name Arij?
In 2025, Arij was given to 30 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Arij a girl's or a boy's name?
Arij is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arij?
Arij has 2 syllables.
When was Arij most popular?
Arij peaked in 2017, when 50 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Arij a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Arij currently ranks #1,217 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.