Arius

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Pronounced AIR-ee-us /ˈɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A Latinized form of the Greek Areios ('of Ares; warlike'), long a masculine name (borne by Arius the theologian) and echoing Aries, the ram. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we flag honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Latinized Greek name: Arius links to Ares and echoes Aries (said 'AIR-ee-us'). Usually a boy's name — we flag the lean honestly.

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningA Latinized form of the Greek Areios ('of Ares; warlike'), long a masculine name (borne by Arius the theologian) and echoing Aries, the ram. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we flag honestly.

U.S. rank (2016)#14540 ↗ Rising

2016 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

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

Arius comes from the Greek Areios ('of Ares'), a long-masculine name that also echoes Aries. As a girl's name it is very rare; it leans strongly to boys, which we flag honestly — rare in the U.S. (said 'AIR-ee-us').

For girls it appears only very rarely, against far heavier boys' use. Rare, classical, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Arius is a Latinized Greek name ('of Ares; warlike'), historically masculine — borne by Arius the theologian — and it echoes Aries, the ram; used here for a girl, it leans strongly to boys, which we flag honestly (said 'AIR-ee-us').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Arius — Latinized Greek 'of Ares'; boy-leaning; Aries echo

Variations

AreiosArioAryus

Nicknames

AriRius

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arius mean?

Arius is a Latinized form of the Greek Areios ('of Ares; warlike'); it also echoes Aries, the ram.

How do you pronounce Arius?

It's said AIR-ee-us /ˈɛr.i.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arius a boy or girl name?

Arius is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl, it leans strongly to boys, which we flag honestly.

How popular is Arius?

Arius is very rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.