Narek

A boys’ name of Armenian origin, meaning fiery, ardent.

Babies a year
29
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Narek by the numbers

Narek was given to 29 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Narek. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Naeemblessing, benefit13 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Najeesafe; rescued31 in the US (2017)
  • Naderrare, precious, scarce20 in the US (2017)
  • Naserhelper, one who brings victory14 in the US (2017)
  • Naiemblessing, comfort, ease8 in the US (2017)
  • Nayefhigh; elevated6 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean fire

Like Narek, each of these has fire in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Aidenlittle fire11,301 in the US (2017)
  • Aydenlittle fire; a modern respelling of Aiden3,979 in the US (2017)
  • Brantleyfire brand; a form of Brant2,347 in the US (2017)
  • Reeseardent or fiery; a form of Rhys2,106 in the US (2017)
  • Aidanlittle fire1,738 in the US (2017)
  • Keegansmall flame or descendant of Aodhagán1,235 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Narek

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