Aruba
Meaning: The name Aruba evokes a name of quiet confidence, whispering identity
Gender: Girl
Rank in United Kingdom: #11180
Total births: 16
History: Aruba evokes the spirit of the United Kingdom at its finest. It is a name that would feel perfectly at home in a Jane Austen drawing room. British families continue to pass this name down with pride and affection.
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| Current rank (2022) | #5669 |
| Babies named Aruba in 2022 | 3 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 16 |
| Peak year | 2001 (4 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3262 |
| Years in records | 1996–2022 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aruba
What does the name Aruba mean?
Aruba means “The name Aruba evokes a name of quiet confidence, whispering identity”.
How popular is Aruba in the United Kingdom?
Aruba ranked #5669 in the United Kingdom in 2022 — given to 3 babies that year.
Is Aruba a boy or girl name?
Aruba is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Arubas in registered births are female.
How long has Aruba been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Aruba appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 5 years — from 1996 through 2022.