Aryeh
How to say it: ar-YEH · /ɑrˈjɛ/
From Hebrew meaning 'lion' - traditional Jewish name symbolizing courage and strength.
Aryeh was the 1,122nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 153 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,055 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,122 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 153 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,668 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,055 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Aryeh took shape in American use only in recent times. Peak use has come in the 2020s, and more increase is foreseen.
What goes with it
Strong lion hearted nature name with soft resonance. Eitan stands comfortably beside it.
Nicknames
- Ary
- Ari
Honouring a Aryeh in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aryeh is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Aryeh
- Aryeh Dery (born 1959)Israeli politician
- Aryeh Dvoretzky (1916–2008)Israeli mathematician
- Aryeh Eliav (1921–2010)Israeli politician
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