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Aries

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Pronounced EHR-eez /ˈɛɹ.iz/Medium

Meaning: RamMedium

In 30 seconds: Aries is a girl's name drawn from the constellation and zodiac sign, meaning 'ram'. It comes from the night sky rather than from everyday vocabulary.
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Origin MediumAstronomy
MeaningRam
U.S. rank (2024)#1786 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births112 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,323

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919722024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aries names the constellation and zodiac sign of the ram, and that astronomical sense is its core meaning. As a given name it borrows the star-sign directly, carrying the bold, forward associations people tie to the Ram. It reads the same for girls and boys.

The hard 'Ar-' opening and the celestial source give Aries a strong, modern edge. Real bearers include the comedian Aries Spears (born 1975) and the hurdler Aries Merritt (born 1985).

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aries is 'ram', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aries — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aries Spears (1975–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Aries Merritt (1985–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aries…

Orion— Another given name pulled directly from a constellation.
Leo— A zodiac-sign name like Aries, used as a given name.
Ariel— Shares Aries's 'Ari-' opening sound.
Aria— Echoes the 'Ari-' start with a soft, related sound.
Nova— A celestial-sky name in the same astronomical spirit.

Browse the whole category: All Astronomy names →  ·  All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aries mean?

Aries is usually explained as meaning 'ram' and is most often linked with Astronomy tradition.

How do you pronounce Aries?

It's commonly said EHR-eez /ˈɛɹ.iz/.

Is Aries a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Aries?

In 2024, Aries ranked #1786 in the U.S. for girls, with 112 births recorded.