Aren

♀ Girl

Pronounced AIR-en /ˈær.ɛn/Medium

Meaning: Read variously as an Armenian man's name, as a form of Scandinavian Arne ('eagle'), or as a modern spin on Aren/Aaron. Used here for a girl though it is usually a boy's name; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Short and sharp: Aren is often tied to Arne, 'eagle' (said 'AIR-en'). Usually a boy's name, and routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowArmenian, Norwegian

MeaningRead variously as an Armenian man's name, as a form of Scandinavian Arne ('eagle'), or as a modern spin on Aren/Aaron. Used here for a girl though it is usually a boy's name; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13603 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 348

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

Aren travels several roads: an Armenian man's name, a form of Norse Arne ('eagle'), and a modern American spin on Aaron. As a girl's name it is rare and unconventional; it is usually a boy's name, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-en').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, cross-sex, and crisp.

Did you know? Aren is best known as a boys' name — Armenian, and a Scandinavian cousin of Arne, 'eagle'. It appears rarely for girls; both the lean and the route are worth noting (said 'AIR-en').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Aren — Armenian/Scandinavian routes; usually male; uncertain

Variations

ArinArynArne

Nicknames

AriRenRennie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aren mean?

Aren is read as an Armenian man's name, a form of Arne ('eagle'), or a spin on Aaron. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aren?

It's said AIR-en — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aren a boy or girl name?

Aren is used here as a girl's name, but it is usually a boy's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Aren?

For girls Aren is very rare in the U.S.