Aris Unisex

Popularity: #794 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AIR-iss //ˈɛərɪs//

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Greek: 'best'; Hebrew: 'lion'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aris has its roots in ancient Greek, deriving from the word 'aris' which means 'best' or 'excellent.' This etymology is linked to the Greek word 'ἀριστος' (áristos), which carries similar meanings of superiority and excellence. The name has been adopted in various forms across cultures, often reflecting the qualities of virtue and nobility.

In the context of Greek mythology, the name can also be associated with Ares, the god of war, although Aris itself is not directly derived from this deity. Historically, the name Aris has been used in various contexts throughout the centuries.

It appears in classical literature and has been borne by notable figures in ancient Greece. The adoption of Greek names into other languages often occurred through the influence of Hellenistic culture and the spread of Greek philosophy and literature during the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE.

The name may have also been introduced into Latin and subsequently into other European languages during the Roman Empire, where Greek culture was highly regarded. Culturally, the name Aris resonates with themes of excellence and valor, making it a fitting choice in various traditions.

In some contexts, it has been used as a diminutive or variant of other names, such as Aristides, which means 'the best kind' and was borne by a prominent Athenian statesman in the 5th century BCE. The enduring appeal of the name Aris can be attributed to its strong linguistic roots and the positive connotations associated with its meaning, reflecting ideals of strength and virtue that have persisted through history.

Famous people named Aris

In this section, you will find notable people named Aris. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Aris who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Aris who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Aris Iskandar is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Indonesian national team and various clubs in the Indonesian Basketball League.

Aris Velouchiotis is a Greek resistance leader best known for his role in the Greek Resistance during World War II.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Aris, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ArloAriAsherAmosAlaric

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Aris. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aris was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Aris has ranked as high as #2062 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Aris has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Aris is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aris was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aris.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 222 144 78
2024 200 118 82
2023 185 99 86
2022 150 96 54
2021 164 105 59
2020 129 71 58
2019 154 89 65
2018 145 88 57
2017 150 79 71
2016 141 85 56
2015 92 60 32
2014 103 62 41
2013 91 49 42
2012 86 48 38
2011 88 51 37
2010 92 61 31
2009 90 53 37
2008 86 47 39
2007 82 47 35
2006 106 51 55
2005 73 41 32
2004 81 45 36
2003 75 41 34
2002 53 31 22
2001 72 39 33
2000 75 45 30
1999 59 32 27
1998 62 36 26
1997 52 29 23
1996 58 44 14
1995 51 38 13
1994 56 32 24
1993 57 33 24
1992 58 37 21
1991 62 32 30
1990 55 32 23
1989 57 36 21
1988 42 25 17
1987 41 29 12
1986 40 26 14
1985 55 35 20
1984 51 34 17
1983 24 19 5
1982 34 20 14
1981 31 21 10
1980 29 16 13
1979 29 13 16
1978 24 18 6
1977 24 17 7
1976 17 12 5
1975 27 16 11
1974 16 11 5
1973 9 9 0
1972 17 12 5
1971 21 12 9
1970 15 15 0
1969 14 6 8
1968 12 12 0
1967 8 8 0
1966 5 5 0
1965 11 11 0
1963 9 9 0
1962 20 15 5
1961 19 13 6
1960 13 13 0
1959 19 12 7
1958 10 10 0
1957 6 6 0
1956 7 7 0
1954 11 6 5
1953 6 6 0
1952 11 11 0
1951 16 9 7
1950 16 7 9
1948 5 0 5
1947 5 5 0
1946 7 7 0
1944 14 8 6
1943 5 5 0
1941 7 0 7
1940 12 7 5
1939 5 0 5
1938 6 0 6
1937 5 0 5
1936 5 0 5
1932 7 7 0
1931 6 0 6
1929 13 5 8
1928 5 0 5
1927 6 0 6
1926 15 6 9
1925 9 9 0
1924 16 10 6
1923 10 0 10
1921 20 10 10
1920 15 5 10
1918 11 6 5
1917 5 5 0
1916 11 6 5
1915 5 0 5
1914 5 0 5

Top States for Aris (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 26
21%
CA 24
19%
FL 12
10%
NY 12
10%
MD 11
9%
VA 10
8%
PA 9
7%
MI 8
6%
OH 6
5%
NC 6
5%