Arik

Boy name

Arik has been given to 2,613 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It peaked in 2000.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,613

Peak year

2000 (81 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1965

10-year trend

▼ -44%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Arik — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Erikboy

158,126 babies since 1911

Ariagirl

96,373 babies since 1900

Ariunisex

28,254 babies since 1958

Aricboy

7,631 babies since 1946

Arieunisex

6,736 babies since 1880

Arinunisex

4,854 babies since 1961

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2,606 babies since 1962

Varunboy

2,598 babies since 1981

Amanboy

2,633 babies since 1969

Kamilunisex

2,643 babies since 1975

Roqueboy

2,583 babies since 1915

Chancellorboy

2,648 babies since 1916

Mariusboy

2,654 babies since 1881

Nikolausboy

2,656 babies since 1955

FAQ

How popular is the name Arik?

Arik has been given to 2,613 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Arik peak?

Arik peaked in 2000, when 81 babies were given the name.

Is Arik a girl or boy name?

Arik is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Arik are boys).

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