Aerys
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aerys first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 49 babies have been named Aerys in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aerys is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #36,816 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,816
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Aerys is also used as a girl name, ranked #25303.
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About the Name Aerys
Aerys is a boy name .
Is Aerys a boy or girl name? Aerys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,816 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,303. Aerys is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aerys is currently ranked #36,816 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aerys include Aer, Aey, Aeie, and Aerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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