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Arie

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Pronounced AIR-ee /ΛˆΙ›ΙΉ.i/Low

Meaning: Dutch short form of Adrian or Arend ("eagle")Low

In 30 seconds: Arie is a Dutch short form of Adrian or Arend, the latter meaning 'eagle'.
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Origin LowDutch, English
MeaningDutch short form of Adrian or Arend ("eagle")
U.S. rank (2025)#2301 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births79 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 4,152

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201818802025

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

In Dutch, Arie serves as a familiar short form for names such as Adrian and Arend. Through Arend it connects to the meaning 'eagle'. It carries the everyday, friendly quality of a name that began as a nickname.

Arie is brief and bright, two quick syllables, which is part of why it travels well beyond the Netherlands.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arie is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Arie β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Arie Luyendyk (1953-)
    Dutch racing driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and 1997
  • β˜…Arie Luyendyk Jr. (1981-)
    Dutch-American racing driver and reality television personality
  • β˜…Arie van Vliet (1916-2001)
    Dutch world-champion and Olympic-medalist sprint cyclist

If you like Arie…

Adrianβ€” One of the full names Arie stands in for
Ariaβ€” A near-identical short name in sound to Arie
Addieβ€” echoes that soft -ie sound
Arlieβ€” echoes that soft -ie sound
Avieβ€” shares the -ie ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arie mean?

Arie is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Arie?

It's commonly said AIR-ee /ΛˆΙ›ΙΉ.i/.

Is Arie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Arie?

In 2024, Arie ranked #1658 in the U.S. for girls, with 123 births recorded.

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