Aric
Pronunciation: [ AR-ihk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aric first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Aric in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aric is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,741 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,741
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Aric is also used as a boy name, ranked #4456.
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#59,781 in US
Greek origin
"follower of Dionysus"
#59,585 in US
Greek/Akkadian origin
"sunrise, east"
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"blessing, auspicious mark"
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About the Name Aric
Aric is a girl name .
Is Aric a boy or girl name? Aric is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,741 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,456. Aric is more commonly used as a boy name.
Aric is currently ranked #59,741 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Aric include Aria, Ariana, Arianna, Ariella, Ariel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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