Arez
A boy's name of Kurdish origin with 24 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Arez, you're looking at a name that fewer than 24 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Arez a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Arez ranks #9949 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Arez is a boy's baby name of Kurdish origin meaning 'eagle' or 'valor,' a name used across Kurdish communities in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. The eagle (arez) is a powerful symbol of freedom and strength in Kurdish culture — a bird associated with the mountains and the sky.
As Kurdish cultural expression has gained global visibility, Arez has moved beyond Kurdish communities as an evocative, strong name with clear natural imagery and a proud heritage.
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In the American context, Arez is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2020–2024). Its Kurdish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Arez is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #9949), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arez has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24 | — |
The Story of Arez
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Arez is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Arez are most likely born between 2020 and 2024.
How rare is Arez?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Arez — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2020, peaked in the 2020s with 24 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2020–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #9949 |
| 2023 | 6 | #10914 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12281 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10695 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2020–2024