Ariha

♀ Girl

Pronounced uh-REE-hah /əˈriː.hɑː/Medium

Meaning: Ariha is an Arabic and Urdu girl's name usually glossed as 'fragrance' or 'sweet scent'. It is also the Arabic name of the ancient city of Jericho. It reads sweet and heritage-rich.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet-scented name: Ariha means 'fragrance' in Arabic (said 'uh-REE-hah'). Also the old name of Jericho.

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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu

MeaningAriha is an Arabic and Urdu girl's name usually glossed as 'fragrance' or 'sweet scent'. It is also the Arabic name of the ancient city of Jericho. It reads sweet and heritage-rich.

U.S. rank (2025)#10194 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 57

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

As a girl's name, Ariha is an Arabic/Urdu name meaning 'fragrance', doubling as the ancient name of Jericho. It reads sweet and richly rooted (said 'uh-REE-hah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Ariha means 'fragrance' or 'sweet scent' in Arabic and Urdu — and is also the age-old Arabic name of the city of Jericho (said 'uh-REE-hah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Ariha — Arabic/Urdu 'fragrance'; Arabic name of Jericho

Variations

AreehaAarihaAriah

Nicknames

AriRihaRia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ariha mean?

Ariha means 'fragrance; sweet scent' in Arabic and Urdu; it is also the ancient name of Jericho.

How do you pronounce Ariha?

It's said uh-REE-hah /əˈriː.hɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ariha a boy or girl name?

Ariha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ariha?

Ariha is a rare name for girls in the U.S.