UK boy's name
Aryeh
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "lion".
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.
Aryeh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aryeh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 12 births.
This profile covers 151 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 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.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 150 living people in the UK are called Aryeh. 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
- • Aryeh ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 12 boys were registered as Aryeh.
- • About 150 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aryeh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
12 births
Estimated living
150
2026
Meaning
What does Aryeh mean?
The name Aryeh originates from the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "אֲרִי" (ari), which means "lion." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East, particularly among Jewish communities.
In the Bible, the name Aryeh is not directly mentioned, but the word "ari" (lion) appears frequently, often symbolizing strength, courage, and leadership. For example, the tribe of Judah is referred to as a "lion's whelp" in Genesis 49:9, and the phrase "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" is used in reference to Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation (5:5).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aryeh dates back to the 13th century. Aryeh ben Mosheh, also known as Leo Hebraeus or Judah Abravanel, was a Jewish physician, philosopher, and translator who lived in Italy from around 1285 to 1354.
Another notable figure was Aryeh Leib ben Asher Gunzberg, a renowned Talmudic scholar and Rabbi who lived in Lithuania in the 17th century (1598-1685). He was widely respected for his expertise in Jewish law and authored several influential works.
In the 19th century, Aryeh Löb Bernstein (1708-1788) was a prominent Jewish scholar and Talmudist from Germany. He is particularly known for his commentary on the Talmud, titled "Shav Shematzah."
Aryeh Kaplan (1934-1983) was a renowned American Orthodox rabbi, author, and scholar. He played a significant role in popularizing Jewish mysticism and made numerous contributions to the study of Kabbalah and Jewish philosophy.
Aryeh Deri (born 1959) is an Israeli politician who has served as the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Negev and Galilee Development. He is also the leader of the Shas political party, which represents Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities in Israel.
While the name Aryeh has its roots in Hebrew and Jewish culture, it has also been adopted by people of various backgrounds and nationalities. The name's connection to the lion's strength and courage has made it a popular choice across different societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aryeh over time
The chart below shows babies named Aryeh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Aryeh, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aryeh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aryeh 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 | #2685 | 42 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3287 | 57 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2985 | 40 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2104 | 12 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aryeh
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- 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
Aryeh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aryeh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aryeh was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Aryeh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 12 babies registered as Aryeh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aryeh?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "lion".
How many people are called Aryeh in the UK?
A total of 151 babies have been registered as Aryeh across the 26 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.