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Aran
OriginIrish and Catalan place name
Meaning"high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#3130
2025 SSA
About Aran
A versatile name with many roots. Aran can simply be an alternative spelling of Aaron. The Aran Islands lie off Ireland's west coast, while the Aran Valley is a region of Catalonia bordering the Pyrenees mountains.
Aran is also given to girls.
Pronounced AR-un.
As of October 2026, Aran ranked #10216 in US births in 1998 SSA, peaked at #7606 in 1977.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,537 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #4,413 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2016 | #4,485 | 22 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | #3,521 | 31 | 16.7 |
| 2018 | #3,898 | 27 | 14.9 |
| 2019 | #3,349 | 34 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | #3,816 | 27 | 15.6 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,279 | 36 | 20.6 |
| 2023 | #3,348 | 35 | 20.5 |
| 2024 | #3,595 | 31 | 18 |
| 2025 | #3,130 | 38 | 22.2 |
World rankings
Aran for boys
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