"little sun, sunny"
Arevik
Arevik is a girl name of Armenian (arev + -ik) origin meaning "little sun, sunny." Ranked #25,304 in the US, popular nicknames include Ari, Revi, and Arev.
A ray of Armenian sunshine with ancient roots
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The Story of Arevik
Arevik is a traditional Armenian feminine name composed of arev (sun in Armenian) and the diminutive suffix -ik, meaning little sun or sunny. The name captures the Armenian people deep connection to light and warmth as symbols of life and divinity. Armenian names like Arevik often have poetic, nature-rooted meanings that have been passed down for centuries.
Arevik is commonly used within Armenian communities worldwide, from Armenia itself to large diaspora populations in Russia, France, the United States, and the Middle East. Outside Armenian communities it remains virtually unknown, making it a culturally specific name with deep authentic roots.
The sun (arev) holds special significance in Armenian culture and mythology. Armenians were sun-worshippers before adopting Christianity in 301 AD (the first nation to do so), and solar imagery persists in Armenian art, architecture, and naming traditions. Arevik thus connects a child to ancient Armenian identity.
Historical Record
Arevik first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 16 babies have been named Arevik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arevik is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,304 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Armenia was the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as its state religion, in 301 AD
- The Armenian word for sun (arev) appears in many traditional Armenian names including Arevik, Areva, and Arevelik
- The Armenian alphabet, created in 405 AD, is one of the most distinctive scripts in the world
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Famous People Named Arevik
Arevik Martirosyan
Musician
Contemporary Armenian singer representing the beauty of traditional Armenian musical culture
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #25,304
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- Armenian Middle Eastern
- Pronunciation
- Hard
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Arevik
Arevik is a girl name with Armenian and Middle Eastern origins . The name means "little sun, sunny" in Armenian (arev + -ik) .
Arevik is currently ranked #25,304 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Arevik has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Arevik include Ari, Revi, and Arev. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- Behind the Name (etymology and meaning research)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis