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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aravis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aravella|Araya
LiteraryGirl→ Stable

Aravis

AIR-uh-vis · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9736 in 2022

Peak: #9736 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9736 in 2022

Peak: #9736 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #9736 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Aravis scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
75
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
LiteraryNarniaFantasyGirlRare3-syllableRomanticExoticNiche FandomRising
Character
fierce independencenoble couragesharp witsteadfast loyaltydefiant spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Aravis is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Aravis at a Glance
Meaning:Created by C.S. Lewis for a Calormen noblewoman in Narnia. The name carries an exotic, Arabian-inspired quality with no confirmed historical etymology, though it suggests 'grace' or 'nobility' in its construction.
Language root:C.S. Lewis · The Horse and His Boy
Peak rank:#9736 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Aravis
Character in C.S. Lewis's The Horse and His Boy (1954)
Similar Sound
ArabellaAriana◈Artemis◈AuroraArachne
Similar Style
EowynLuthienGaladrielArwenIsolde
Works well with
EdmundLucyCaspian◈EustaceJillCorin
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aravis · Overview
Summary

Aravis is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aravis scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Literary · Romantic character
Aravis carries a ethereal, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
aravis.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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