Aryeh

Aryeh - A very unique male name

Aryeh appeared on the charts for the first time in 1964 on position #1583. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aryeh and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aryeh? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aryeh. The baby boy name Aryeh was given to 134 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1143 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,942 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aryeh peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1143.

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Aryeh is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aryeh is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #176 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,602.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aryeh is where you live.

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Aryeh origin and meaning

Hebrew

'Lion'

Aryeh is the Hebrew word for lion used directly as a name, a traditional Jewish name that also appears in the Bible as part of compound names and as a symbol of the tribe of Judah. It has been in US data since 1964, used steadily in Jewish communities, and 2025 was its strongest year yet. The lion symbolism — courage and strength — is the whole point of the name.

Attested etymology

Aryeh is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aryeh, pop culture references for the name Aryeh and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aryeh

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aryeh, sorted by popularity.

Ari / Arya / Arrow / Arie / Ara / Aria / Arye / Aero / Ario / Aarya /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Aryeh

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aryeh a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aryeh?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ar-YEH · /ɑrˈjɛ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arieh — An alternative transliteration of the same Hebrew name
• Arye — A shortened transliteration in use in Israel

Famous bearers

• Aryeh Kaplan — Orthodox rabbi and author of widely read works on Jewish belief and mysticism (1934–1983) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Aryeh for its direct Hebrew meaning — lion — and its deep roots in Jewish tradition.

Worth knowing

• Outside Jewish communities the pronunciation and spelling will often need explaining