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Arkin

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-kin /ˈɑr.kɪn/High

Meaning: From the Turkish arkin, variously 'gently/calmly flowing' and 'noble; pure-blooded'; also an English surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gently flowing; noble: Arkin is Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish arkin, variously 'gently/calmly flowing' and 'noble; pure-blooded'; also an English surname; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4551 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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

Arkin comes from the Turkish arkin, variously 'gently/calmly flowing' and 'noble; pure-blooded'; it is also an English surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AR-kin').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, gently-flowing at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Arkin is Turkish, variously 'gently/calmly flowing' and 'noble; pure-blooded' — also an English surname — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AR-kin').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Arkin — routes layered

Variations

ArkunArkynArkin

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arkin mean?

Arkin is Turkish, variously 'gently flowing' and 'noble; pure-blooded'; also a surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arkin?

It's said AR-kin /ˈɑr.kɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arkin a boy or girl name?

Arkin is a boy's name.

How popular is Arkin?

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

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