UK boy's name
Aaris
A masculine Arabic name meaning "protector" or "defender".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aaris is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aaris popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 9 births.
This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aaris is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Aaris. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aaris ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 9 boys were registered as Aaris.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aaris as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2024
9 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Aaris mean?
The name Aaris has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, which dates back several millennia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Arya," which means noble or honorable. The name was commonly used in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aaris can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. In this ancient collection of hymns, the name appears as a reference to a noble warrior or a revered sage. This suggests that the name carried connotations of strength, valor, and wisdom in its earliest usage.
Throughout the centuries, the name Aaris has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One such individual was Aaris Bhai, a 16th-century Sikh warrior and poet who fought against the Mughal Empire in present-day Pakistan. His writings and military exploits have been celebrated in Sikh literature and folklore.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Aaris Irani, a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. Irani made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world during the medieval period.
In the realm of literature, Aaris Khatri was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from the 18th century. Khatri's poetic works, known for their eloquence and emotional depth, have been widely anthologized and continue to be studied by scholars of Urdu literature.
Moving to more recent times, Aaris Khan was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. Khan was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience movements.
Throughout its long history, the name Aaris has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, each leaving their mark on the cultural, intellectual, and political landscapes of their respective eras. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry connotations of nobility, honor, and strength, reflecting its ancient Sanskrit roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aaris over time
The chart below shows babies named Aaris registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aaris, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaris by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aaris was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2922 | 34 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4101 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
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- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aaris: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aaris in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aaris was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Aaris most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 9 babies registered as Aaris in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aaris?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "protector" or "defender".
How many people are called Aaris in the UK?
A total of 53 babies have been registered as Aaris across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.