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Arev

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Pronounced ah-REV /ɑːˈrɛv/Medium

Meaning: The Armenian word arev, 'sun', used as a girl's given name. A word-name of long standing in Armenian culture, where the sun is a symbol of life and endurance.Medium

In 30 seconds: Pure light: Arev is the Armenian word for 'sun' (said 'ah-REV'). Bright, short, and heritage-rooted.
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Origin MediumArmenian
MeaningThe Armenian word arev, 'sun', used as a girl's given name. A word-name of long standing in Armenian culture, where the sun is a symbol of life and endurance.
U.S. rank (2024)#13604 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020172024

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

Arev is the Armenian word for the sun, taken up as a girl's name. Sun imagery runs deep in Armenian tradition, and the name carries that warmth in two clean syllables (said 'ah-REV').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, though it is familiar in Armenia and the diaspora. Rare here, radiant, and rooted.

Did you know? In Armenian, arev means simply 'sun' — a word woven through songs, blessings and poetry as an emblem of life itself. As a name it is given to girls, which we note respectfully (said 'ah-REV').
Overall data confidence 56%
References — Arev — Armenian word-name, 'sun'

Variations

AreveAreviArew

Nicknames

AriRevAreva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arev mean?

Arev is the Armenian word for 'sun'.

How do you pronounce Arev?

It's said ah-REV — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arev a boy or girl name?

Arev is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Arev?

Arev is very rare in the U.S., though it is known in Armenia and the diaspora.

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