What does Aryeh mean?
Aryeh means “Lion”.
Aryeh is a Hebrew name meaning “lion,” with Arye and Arieh among its transliterated spellings. The alternatives represent ways of writing a Hebrew name in the Latin alphabet rather than separate names with different meanings. Its biblical use adds a historical religious connection alongside the clear animal meaning.
The vowel sequence may need a spoken introduction in English, particularly for people unfamiliar with Hebrew names. Families choosing it through Jewish tradition may prefer the spelling already used in their community or by a relative. Aryeh should not automatically be merged with every modern name beginning Ari, since a similar sound alone does not establish the same Hebrew derivation.
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How popular is Aryeh?
United States · 2025Explore how often Aryeh is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,281 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Aryeh
- 153 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 2.0% More than 2024
Aryeh over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,281 | 153 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,303 | 150 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,703 | 99 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,374 | 136 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,339 | 138 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,451 | 119 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,337 | 135 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,466 | 118 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,439 | 119 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,618 | 99 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,502 | 110 |
| 2015 | Girls | #16,737 | 5 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,680 | 91 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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