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Aronas

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aronas: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2016.

Aronas is a Lithuanian and Greek form of the Hebrew name Aaron, whose meaning remains uncertain but is often interpreted as "high mountain" or "exalted". In Scotland, the name is rare, most frequently chosen by families with Lithuanian heritage or those seeking a distinctive twist on a biblical classic. While no notable historical figure bears the exact spelling Aronas, the original Aaron appears in the Book of Exodus as the first High Priest of the Israelites. The name has no direct place connections, though its root features in place names such as Mount Aaron in New Zealand. A notable variant is Aron, common across Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, giving Scottish parents a melodic alternative that feels both ancient and fresh.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20163 babies
Latest (2016)
#7073 babies
Total births
3since 2016
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).