Arik

Arik is a boy's name of English 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 36 boys in the United States.

Arik at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Arik

Arik belongs to the English & American 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, Arik first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1379 in 1993, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 2,577 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arik in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#1379 in 1993
Peak year
2000
Babies named Arik in 2024
36
Total since 1880
2,577

Arik in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#3113 in 2023
Babies named Arik in 2025
4
Total since 1996
32

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arik mean?

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

Is Arik a boy or girl name?

Arik is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arik?

Arik comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arik?

Arik first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #1379 in 1993, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].