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Arye

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Arye

Pronounced AR-yeh /ˈɑr.jɛ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Aryeh — from Hebrew, 'a lion' (a symbol of the tribe of Judah)Medium

In 30 seconds: A lion: Arye spells Aryeh — Hebrew 'a lion'. Bold, biblical, and warm (said 'AR-yeh').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Aryeh — from Hebrew, 'a lion' (a symbol of the tribe of Judah)
U.S. rank (2025)#4720 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 422
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819612025

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

Arye is a spelling of Aryeh — from Hebrew, 'a lion'. The lion is the emblem of the tribe of Judah, and the name carries that strength. A bold, biblical Hebrew name (said 'AR-yeh'; nickname Ari).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare in this spelling, a-lion at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Aryeh means 'a lion' in Hebrew (the lion is the symbol of the tribe of Judah) — Arye is a spelling, a bold, biblical name (said 'AR-yeh').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Aryeh — root etymology

Variations

AryehAriehAri

Nicknames

Ari

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If you like Arye…

Aryeh— the standard spelling
Ari— the short form (also 'lion')
Lavi— a fellow Hebrew 'lion' boys' name
Yehuda— the tribe whose symbol is the lion

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arye mean?

Arye spells Aryeh — Hebrew 'a lion'.

How do you pronounce Arye?

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

Is Arye a boy or girl name?

Arye is a boy's name.

How popular is Arye?

Arye is a rare name in the U.S.

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