US Popularity:6149
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Egyptian
Meaning:High mountain; Mountain of strength; Illuminator; Warrior lion; Mountain
Aaryn is a gender-neutral name of multiple origins. In Hebrew, this name has several meanings, including “high mountain,” “mountain of strength,” as well as an “illuminator.” It’s thought to derive from the biblical Hebrew name Aharon of the same meaning, which gave rise to the more common variation, Aaron. In the Book of Exodus, Aaron, the older brother of Moses, was a high priest and is seen as a peace-loving and compassionate figure. Some also believe that this name is Egyptian with the meaning of “warrior lion.” In Arabic, Harun is thought to derive from Aaron, translating to “mountain.” The alternate spelling of Aaryn offers a unique choice for parents who wish to give baby a biblical name with a twist.

How Popular Is The Name Aaryn?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Aaryn is currently #4147 on The Bump
Boy:Aaryn is currently #2318 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Aaryn is currently #2765 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Aaryn is currently #6149 in U.S. births
Boy:Aaryn is currently #7729 in U.S. births
Girl:Aaryn is currently #4184 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#4184
in 2024
- 614
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Aaryn, November 2022

  • Behind the Name, Aaron, April 2022

  • Name Doctor, Aaryn

  • WordSense Dictionary, Aaron

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 324

  • Quranic Names, Aaron

  • Quranic Names, Harun

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