Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Aaron

Aaron

♀ Girl

Pronounced AIR-un /ˈɛər.ən/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Aharon, 'high mountain; exalted; enlightened' — the biblical brother of Moses and first high priest. Strongly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong biblical name: Aaron means 'high mountain; exalted' (said 'AIR-un'). Strongly a boy's name — we flag the lean.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Aharon, 'high mountain; exalted; enlightened' — the biblical brother of Moses and first high priest. Strongly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag.
U.S. rank (2025)#6546 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aaron comes from the Hebrew Aharon, 'high mountain; exalted; enlightened,' borne by Moses's brother in the Bible. It is strongly a boy's name; its use for a girl is very rare, which we flag (said 'AIR-un').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare for girls, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Aaron is Hebrew for 'high mountain; exalted,' the biblical brother of Moses and first high priest — overwhelmingly a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we flag (said 'AIR-un').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aaron — Hebrew 'high mountain; exalted'; strongly a boy's name

Variations

AronAarynErin

Nicknames

AriRonnie

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Aaron…

Erin— a like sound used for girls
Aaryana— a like Aa- girl's name
Ariel— a like unisex Hebrew name
Karen— a like -ren-sounding girl's name

Explore names like Aaron

By themehebrewbiblicalcross-sex

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaron mean?

Aaron is Hebrew for 'high mountain; exalted; enlightened' — the biblical brother of Moses.

How do you pronounce Aaron?

It's said AIR-un /ˈɛər.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aaron a boy or girl name?

Aaron is strongly a boy's name; its use for a girl is very rare, which we flag.

How popular is Aaron?

Aaron is very rare for girls and common for boys in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia