Areej
Every Areej since 1981 — 612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Areej
Areej is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,174 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 612 American babies have been named Areej. Its peak came in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Areej stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Areej year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,174 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,976 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,775 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,328 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,249 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,768 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,179 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,899 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,778 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,467 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,740 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,637 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,490 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,255 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,224 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,934 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,719 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,161 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,917 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,518 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,380 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,117 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,685 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,475 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,351 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,838 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,086 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,124 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Areej in 2025?
Areej ranked #7,174 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Areej?
612 babies have been named Areej in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Areej most popular?
Areej peaked in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Areej a boy or girl name?
Areej is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Areej rising or falling?
Areej has been roughly stable over the past decade.