Aerie

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Pronounced AIR-ee /ˈɛr.i/High

Meaning: From the English word aerie, 'an eagle's nest; a high nest/dwelling' (from Latin/Old French aire); a nature/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: An eagle's nest; a high nest: Aerie is a word/nature-name. Lyrical, lofty, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the English word aerie, 'an eagle's nest; a high nest/dwelling' (from Latin/Old French aire); a nature/word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7570 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aerie comes from the English word aerie, 'an eagle's nest; a high nest/dwelling' (from Latin/Old French aire; a nature/word-name; we note the word-name). A lyrical, lofty name (said 'AIR-ee').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, an-eagle's-nest at the root, and lofty.

Did you know? Aerie means 'an eagle's nest; a high nest/dwelling' in English (from Latin/Old French aire) — a lyrical, lofty nature/word-name (we note the word-name; said 'AIR-ee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Aerie — word/nature-name

Variations

AereyAiry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aerie mean?

Aerie is an English word/nature-name — 'an eagle's nest; a high nest'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Aerie?

It's said AIR-ee /ˈɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aerie a boy or girl name?

Aerie is a girl's name.

How popular is Aerie?

Aerie is a very rare name in the U.S.