Aariz
Aariz first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 111 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aariz popular?
Rising Aariz has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 600 | |
| 2000s | 127 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aariz mean?
In its Quranic sense (Quran 46:24) 'arid (عارض) denotes a cloud appearing on the horizon that is expected to bring rain, so Aariz is often glossed 'rain-bearing cloud'. Popular South Asian usage also gives 'respectable' or 'intelligent', which are not well documented in classical Arabic, so the meaning is hedged. Spellings include Aariz, Aaraiz, Ariz.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aariz mean?
Aariz means rain-bearing cloud (disputed). In its Quranic sense (Quran 46:24) 'arid (عارض) denotes a cloud appearing on the horizon that is expected to bring rain, so Aariz is often glossed 'rain-bearing cloud'. Popular South Asian usage also gives 'respectable' or 'intelligent', which are not well documented in classical Arabic, so the meaning is hedged. Spellings include Aariz, Aaraiz, Ariz.
What is the origin of the name Aariz?
Aariz is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Aariz?
Aariz is pronounced “AA-riz.”
Is Aariz a boy or a girl name?
Aariz is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aariz a popular name right now?
Aariz has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Aariz?
In 2025, Aariz ranked #1837 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aariz most popular?
Aariz was most popular in 2022, when about 111 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aariz?
Names similar to Aariz include Haroon, Hadi, Saif, Faris, Anas.
What names go well with Aariz?
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