Arys

OriginLiterary name, or variation of Ares

GenderBoy & girl

US Rank

Girls#15199

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Arys

A knight in the Game of Thrones universe, Arys debuted on the charts for both sexes in 2023, possibly owing to the pop culture connection, but also thanks to the popularity of Ares, a Greek mythology name meaning "bane, ruin" which as been trending upwards. It was given to a small handful of babies in a recent year.

Arys for girls#15199 US

Created by George R. R. Martin for a male character in his Game of Thrones universe. Arys is a homophone of Eris, the Greek goddess of strife and discord.

Pronounced AIR-is.

As of November 2026, Arys ranked #11025 for boys in US births in 2024 and #15199 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9749 for boys in 2016 and #12605 for girls in 2019.