Areej

Areej is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 20 girls in the United States.

Areej at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Areej

Areej belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Areej first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3777 in 2017, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 597 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Areej in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#3777 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Areej in 2024
20
Total since 1880
597

Areej in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1557 in 1999
Babies named Areej in 2025
13
Total since 1996
331

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Areej mean?

The meaning of Areej is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Areej a boy or girl name?

Areej is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Areej?

Areej comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Areej?

Areej first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #3777 in 2017, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.