Aris is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Aris means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Aris across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Aris has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Aris is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning “best, superior”. A short form of names like Aristotle, used for both sexes.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 4,606 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 658 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 14 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 13 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Aris per year, United States (1914 to 2025). United States peaked in 2025 (222/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (126/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2024 (6/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2022 (5/yr).
Aris is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2025, when it ranked #2,066 nationally (given to 341 babies that year).
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