Boy name
Aras name meaning
“the name of the Aras River”
Aras means the name of the Aras River and is taken directly from that geographical name. Its linguistic source is the river's ancient name, whose original language is unestablished. In Türkiye, Aras is a masculine given name. The river linking eastern Türkiye with the Caucasus supplies its concrete association.
What does Aras mean?
The name of the Aras River
In Turkish: Aras Irmağı'nın adı
Aras has a strong geographical connection with the river running from eastern Anatolia through the Caucasus. The ancient form Araxes belongs to the history of the same river name. Dictionary glosses for unrelated homonyms, such as “Monday” or “found property,” do not securely explain the personal name.
How popular is Aras?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 10.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 3,336
- Best rank
- 8.2022
- Trend (2018–2025)
- rising
Babies named Aras each year
Show as a table
| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 23 | 3,391 |
| 2019 | 20 | 3,563 |
| 2020 | 16 | 3,405 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4,124 |
| 2022 | 8 | 4,357 |
| 2023 | 10 | 3,472 |
| 2024 | 11 | 3,549 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3,336 |
Where is Aras in the top 30?
80 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Aras
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Aras popular?
Aras has moved up from its earlier rankings and now sits around the top ten. Its direct connection to the Aras River and short sound with open vowels give it a natural, flowing appeal.
Origin of the name Aras
Aras is chiefly explained as a given name taken from the Aras River. The river name is ancient, but its precise source language and original meaning remain uncertain.
Double names with Aras
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aras Mazhar
Meaning of each name
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
- Mazhar: a place of manifestation; recipient of favor
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Mahsun Aras
Meaning of each name
- Mahsun: protected; securely fortified
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
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Aras Zülfü
Meaning of each name
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
- Zülfü: relating to a curl or lock of hair
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Birhat Aras
Meaning of each name
- Birhat: Remembrance, something recalled
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
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Aras Feyyaz
Meaning of each name
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
- Feyyaz: abundantly giving, richly fruitful
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Can Aras
Meaning of each name
- Can: life, soul; dear, beloved
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Aras, Yiğit Aras, Mehmet Aras, Yusuf Aras, Ali Aras, Ahmet Aras.
How to pronounce Aras
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾas/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ارس |
Is Aras a boy’s name?
Yes, Aras is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Aras appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #10 (3,336 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aras
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Araf♂Heights
- Araz♂The Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Arat♂Common person, ordinary person
- Aral♂İsland
- Arap♂A person belonging to the Arab people
- Ara♂Name of the legendary Ara the Beautiful
- Aran♂Sheltered warm place
- Ares♂Name of the Greek god of war
- Aris♂Name of Ares, god of war
- Anas♂Familiarity, friendly companionship
- Ayas♂♀A clear, cloudless sky
Names with related meanings
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Tuna♂The Turkish name of the Danube
- Fırat♂The Euphrates
- Tunahan♂A name combining Danube and ruler
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Araz♂The Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Botan♂Name of the Botan region and river
- Ceyhun♂Historical name of the Amu Darya
- Cafer♂A stream or small river
- Menderes♂River bend
- Seyhan♂♀Name of a river flowing through Adana
- Rubar♂River
Famous people named Aras
- Aras Bulut İynemli · b. 1990
- Aras Özbiliz · b. 1990
- Aras Kaya · b. 1994
- Aras Aydın · b. 1989
- Aras Ören · b. 1939
- Aras Onur · b. 1982
- Aras Şenol · b. 1993
- Aras Aydın · b. 2000
- Aras Bozkurt
- Aras Ceren İncesoy
- Aras Diler · b. 1992
- Aras Emre Canda
FAQ about the name Aras
What is the meaning of Aras?
Aras means “the name of the Aras River”. Aras is chiefly explained as a given name taken from the Aras River. The river name is ancient, but its precise source language and original meaning remain uncertain.
Is Aras a boy’s name?
Yes, Aras is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Aras in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aras nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Aras have?
Aras has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Aras?
Aras appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #10 (3,336 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Aras?
Some ideas: Aras Mazhar; Mahsun Aras; Aras Zülfü.
Famous people named Aras?
Notable people named Aras include Aras Bulut İynemli, Aras Özbiliz, Aras Kaya.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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