Arik Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Arik means 'lion' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Arik
Arik is a Hebrew name derived from the name Ari, which means lion in Hebrew. It is often used as a diminutive of Ariel or Aric. The name is associated with strength, bravery, and leadership. It has ancient origins in Jewish culture and is still commonly used today.
Popularity of the Name Arik
The popularity for the name Arik peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 81 births, which ranked number 3,530 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Arik had the most male births in 2000 with 81, which ranked number 1,497 out of 12,118 male names. The number of births for the name Arik has declined sharply over the last ten years from 57 births to 34 births, a decline of -40.35%. Among males, Arik has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 57 births to 34 births, a decline of -40.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Arik
- 20 Year Trend of Arik: -56.96%
- 10 Year Trend of Arik: -40.35%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Arik: -40.35%
Popularity of Arik by State
For males, Arik was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Arik. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Arik
- Total Births of Arik: 32 (-5.04%)
- Male Births of Arik: 32 (-5.04%)
Given the downward trend of Arik over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.04% decrease in total births, for a total of 32 births in 2024. Male births for Arik have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 32 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.04%.