Arik
Arik is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion of God.
Origin and history
Arik is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, commonly understood as a diminutive or variant of Ariel. It carries the meaning 'lion of God.' While moderately rare in the United States, it maintains a steady presence as a short, modern-sounding choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,613 babies in the United States have been named Arik since 1880. It ranks #2536 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1693.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.9 %)
- TX (25.8 %)
- WI (6.3 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
- MN (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 250 |
| 1980-1990 | 330 |
| 1990-2000 | 583 |
| 2000-2010 | 642 |
| 2010-2019 | 530 |
| 2020-2029 | 234 |
Famous people named Arik
- Arik Einstein: Singer, Songwriter
- Arik Armstead: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- In Israel, Arik is a well-known short form of Ariel and occasionally Avriel.
- The name has maintained a low-key, consistent usage in the U.S., with over 2,600 registered male births since 1880.