Will my child share the name Arrietty with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Arrietty per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arrietty in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arrietty becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arrietty is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 628 places over the last five years to #1672 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Arrietty a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arrietty is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Arrietty a popular baby name in the United States?

Arrietty does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1672

Arrietty

Arrietty is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arrietty in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1672

About the Name Arrietty

Arrietty is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 628 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1351 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Arrietty is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.