Arbor

♀ Girl

Pronounced AR-bər /ˈɑr.bər/High

Meaning: From the word arbor — Latin arbor, 'a tree' — also a leafy bower or shady garden shelterMedium

In 30 seconds: Leafy and green: Arbor is the word-name for a tree (and a shady garden bower). Earthy, fresh, and distinctive (Arbor Day).

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word arbor — Latin arbor, 'a tree' — also a leafy bower or shady garden shelter

U.S. rank (2024)#4660 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 380

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

Arbor comes from the word arbor — Latin arbor, 'a tree' — also a shady, leafy bower. An earthy, distinctive nature word-name (Arbor Day), here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-tree at the root, and green.

Did you know? Arbor, from Latin arbor ('a tree'), names a tree or a leafy garden bower — and gives us Arbor Day; an earthy, fresh nature word-name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — arbor — word origin

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arbor mean?

Arbor is the word for 'a tree' (Latin arbor), and a shady garden bower.

How do you pronounce Arbor?

It's said AR-bər /ˈɑr.bər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arbor a boy or girl name?

Arbor is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Arbor?

Arbor is a rare name in the U.S.