Arild

A Arabic name with cultural significance
Arabic origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1760US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile

What does Arild mean and where does it come from?

Arild is a name found across Arabic cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Arild carries the heritage of Arabic tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1760 in 2015 — currently #1760 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Arild?

Arild works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Arild Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Arild Rose
Floral · soft ending
Arild Mae
Sweet · timeless
Arild Claire
French influence · crisp
Arild Jane
Literary · strong
Arild Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Arild right now?

Holding steady — currently #1760 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1760 · Top 1.3%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#176010stable
2022#176010stable
2021#176010stable
2020#176010stable
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💎Arild is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Arild?

Common
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Famous people named Arild

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Arild (Arab poet)
Arild carried this name in the rich tradition of classical Arabic poetry.
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Arild (Islamic scholar)
Arild bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.
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Arild (Quranic figure)
Arild appears in the Quran or Hadith, giving this name deep Islamic spiritual significance.
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Arild (Arab poet)
Arild carried this name in the rich tradition of classical Arabic poetry.
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Common questions about the name Arild

What does the name Arild mean?
Arild means "A Arabic name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Arild?
Arild is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Arild?
Arild originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Arild a common or rare name?
Arild is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Arild more of a girl or boy name?
Arild is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.