Aaron
Pronunciation: [ EHR-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aaron first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,236 babies have been named Aaron in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aaron is past its peak , currently ranked #23,993 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,993
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Aaron
Aaron is a girl name .
Is Aaron a boy or girl name? Aaron is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,993 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #79. Aaron is more commonly used as a boy name.
Aaron is currently ranked #23,993 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aaron include Aar, Aay, Aaie, and Aarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Aaron include Aarohi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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