Arieh

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-YAY /ɑrˈjeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew aryeh, 'a lion' (a symbol of strength and of the tribe of Judah); we note the tribal symbolLow

In 30 seconds: A lion: Arieh is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ar-YAY'). We note the tribal symbol.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew aryeh, 'a lion' (a symbol of strength and of the tribe of Judah); we note the tribal symbol

U.S. rank (2024)#9952 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 99

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

Arieh comes from the Hebrew aryeh, 'a lion' (a symbol of strength and of the tribe of Judah; we note the tribal symbol). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ar-YAY').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Arieh means 'a lion' in Hebrew — a symbol of strength and of the tribe of Judah — a lyrical, classic name (we note the tribal symbol; said 'ar-YAY').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Aryeh — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AryehArieAri

Nicknames

Ari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arieh mean?

Arieh is Hebrew for 'a lion' (a symbol of strength and of the tribe of Judah). We note the tribal symbol.

How do you pronounce Arieh?

It's said ar-YAY /ɑrˈjeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arieh a boy or girl name?

Arieh is a boy's name.

How popular is Arieh?

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