Aras
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aras: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.
Aras is a name with rich, dual origins—in Turkish it refers to the mighty Aras River (also known as Araxes) that flows through Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, while in Lithuanian it directly means “eagle,” a symbol of strength and vision. Notable bearers include Turkish footballer Aras Özbiliz, who played for the national team, and Turkish actor Aras Bulut İynemli, acclaimed for his role in the series *Çukur*. The Aras River itself is a place name with deep historical resonance, mentioned by ancient Greek geographers. As a final note, the name has gained quiet international appeal, sitting comfortably alongside other short, strong names like Eros or Atlas, though it remains rare in Scotland.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20164 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y