Areej Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-REEJ / æˈriːdʒArabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: fragrant; Persian: beautiful
Historical & Cultural Background
Areej is a feminine name commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries. It is often associated with beauty and pleasant scents, reflecting cultural values around nature and aesthetics. The name has also gained popularity in Persian-speaking regions, where it carries similar meanings. Areej is often used in poetry and literature, symbolizing grace and elegance.
Trend Summary
The name Areej has seen a steady presence in various cultures but does not rank among the top names in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Areejah
- Areeja
International Variants
- Areej (Arabic)
- Areej (Persian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Areej was first seen in the United States in 1981. Areej has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, Virginia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Areej has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Areej (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 20 |