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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Arath — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Arash|Arav
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Arath

AIR-ath · 2 syllables

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#2991
↑↑ Surging
#2991
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2991 in 2024
5yr change
+1236 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2991 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Arath

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2991

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1236 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticNatureOld Irish RootBoyRare2-syllableRowan ConnectionEarthyRising TrendMythological Feel
Character
vibrant, nature-connected
STRONG
High confidence

Arath is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2991 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1236 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2991 · very rare
Arath at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', associated with the rowan tree bearing bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#2991 in 2024
5yr change:+1236 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ArunArranAranRaithGareth
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caelan◈Soren◈LeifStellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arath
Rowan◈CaelumSoren◈IvyHazel◈Wren◈Beckett◈Phoebe
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Arath illustration
Name Intelligence
Arath · Overview
Summary

Arath is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2991 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Arath scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1236 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Earthy character
Arath carries a grounded, cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Arath is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
arath.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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