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Arpi

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Pronounced AR-pee /ˈɑr.pi/High

Meaning: A pet form of Arpine/Arpik — from Armenian arev/arpi, 'the sun; sunny'Low

In 30 seconds: Sun; sunny: Arpi is Armenian. Crisp, warm, and bright.
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Origin LowArmenian
MeaningA pet form of Arpine/Arpik — from Armenian arev/arpi, 'the sun; sunny'
U.S. rank (2025)#7179 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519912025

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

Arpi is a pet form of Arpine/Arpik — from Armenian, 'the sun; sunny' (linked to arev, 'sun'). A crisp, bright Armenian name (said 'AR-pee'; full form Arpine).

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, the-sun at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Arpi means 'the sun; sunny' in Armenian — a warm pet form of Arpine — crisp and bright (said 'AR-pee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Arpine — Armenian etymology

Variations

ArpineArpikArpie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arpi mean?

Arpi is a pet form of Arpine — Armenian 'the sun; sunny'.

How do you pronounce Arpi?

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

Is Arpi a boy or girl name?

Arpi is a girl's name.

How popular is Arpi?

Arpi is a rare name in the U.S.

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